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No-bake peanut butter bars with a firm, buttery graham cracker and peanut butter base topped with a smooth, glossy layer of melted chocolate and peanut butter. The bars are cut into neat squares and served chilled, creating a rich, creamy chocolate-peanut butter dessert with classic Reese’s-style flavor.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

No-bake peanut butter bars that taste like giant homemade Reese’s cups. Buttery graham-peanut butter base, thick creamy peanut butter layer, and a glossy chocolate topping—easy, addictive, and oven-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter for chocolate layer

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch pan, parchment paper, mixing bowl, microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until smooth and thick. Press firmly into the pan.
  3. Melt chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons peanut butter in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  4. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
  5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.

Notes

Use conventional creamy peanut butter for best texture. Press the base firmly. Chill fully for clean slices. A hot, dry knife gives the neatest cuts. Store in the refrigerator. Excellent make-ahead treat. Optional flaky salt on top is delicious. Double in a 9x13 pan if desired.