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Four-ingredient layered chocolate peanut butter dessert bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich caramel-like condensed milk layer, and a glossy chocolate-peanut butter topping swirled into a marbled pattern. The chilled bars are cut into squares, creating a rich, sweet-and-salty homemade dessert.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

Description Four-ingredient no-bake chocolate peanut butter caramel bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, thick sweetened condensed milk layer, and swirled chocolate-peanut butter topping. Sweet, salty, rich, and always a hit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sleeves graham crackers crushed into fine crumbs (about 2 cups)
  • 1 stick ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 bag 11 oz chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch pan, mixing bowl, microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust and spread gently to cover.
  3. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
  4. Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the condensed milk layer. Swirl with a knife into marble patterns.
  5. Refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight preferred) until fully set.
  6. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Use fine graham crumbs and press the crust firmly. Do not substitute evaporated milk. Melt chocolate and peanut butter gently. Chill fully for clean slices. Optional flaky salt on top elevates the flavor. Excellent make-ahead and freezer-friendly. Store in the refrigerator. Highly addictive.