No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars for the table

If you're lookin for a rich, indulgent dessert, try these No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! They're so simple to make and perfect for picnics, parties, holidays, and every day snacking.

We fell in love with peanut butter chocolate bars after first having them at a cafe called Paradise Bakery. When We was a kid, We'd always get one as a special treat after going shopping with the mom.

After Paradise Bakery closed, We still craved those peanut butter bars! So We started experimenting and making them at home. This recipe has been altered and tweaked over the years, and We think the final recipe you see here is the best result.

Now you can enjoy this delectable no bake dessert at home, too!

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Ingredient notes

Butter – use unsalted butter. Melt it in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until fully melted. Then allow it to cool slightly before using it in this recipe.
Old fashioned oats – You'll pulse the oats in a food processor until it resembles flour. Alternatively, you can also substitute oat flour.
Peanut Butter – Make sure you use a creamy peanut butter for this no bake dessert recipe.
Coconut oil – This helps bind the ingredients together without adding a strong flavor.
Semi-sweet chocolate – Chop up some semi-sweet baking chocolate bars. Or, you could use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you may need to melt and stir a few times to get them melted to a smooth consistency.

Recipe tips and FAQs

Some tips for this no bake dessert:

It's important to line a pan with parchment paper if you can, instead of simply greasing the pan with butter. Parchment paper not only keeps the bars from sticking to the sides and bottom of the pan, but it also makes it simple to lift the dessert out so you can slice into bars.
Use a sharp knife or a pastry bench to slice the dessert into bars. If you find the chocolate is simply a little too hard, making it difficult to make clean slices, simply let the bars sit on the counter at room temperature for a minute or two. Then slice through the dessert.

What other chocolate can We use?

You can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate for semi-sweet chocolate. Or try a combination of two different chocolates for a richer chocolate flavor.

How do We store peanut butter chocolate bars?

Store these tasty bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can We freeze peanut butter chocolate bars?

Yes! Store the sliced bars in a freezer bag or a freezer-safe container in a single layer and freeze for up to two months.

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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Chill time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 24 bars These peanut butter chocolate bars are rich decadent no bake desserts that are simple to make!

Equipment

1 9 x 9" Baking Pan

Ingredients

Peanut butter layer

1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 cups graham crackers, about 12 full rectangular graham cracker sheets
2 cups powdered sugar
1½ cups creamy peanut butter

Chocolate layer

¼ cup creamy peanut butter
10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped, or use milk chocolate if you want a sweeter dessert

Instructions

Line a 9×9" square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a food processor, add the first four ingredients and pulse until smooth. Spread into the prepared baking pan. Place in the refrigerator while you make the chocolate layer.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, place the chocolate and peanut butter and microwave for 1 minute. Stir. If not completely melted you can heat in 10 second intervals until smooth, stirring each time. Remove the pan with the peanut butter layer from the refrigerator and spread the chocolate layer over the top of the peanut butter layer.
Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour. You can also place it in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Once set, slice into square or rectangle bars and serve.

Notes

Makes approximately 24 bars Refrigerator storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freezer storage: Freeze in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 319 kcal, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 23 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g, Trans Fat: 0.3 g, Cholesterol: 21 mg, Sodium: 133 mg, Potassium: 189 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 18 g, Vitamin A: 242 IU, Calcium: 25 mg, Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.