Easy Peanut Butter Bars 🥜🍫
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Easy Peanut Butter Bars
- Cook Time: Not specified
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Description: These bars are a crowd-pleaser, loved by everyone who tries them. What’s more, they’re incredibly simple to make! You can opt to use a food processor for smoother graham cracker crumbs or crush them in a bag for a crunchier texture.
- Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Potluck, < 15 Mins, For Large Groups, Easy
- Servings: 24 bars
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 267
- Fat: 17.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5g
- Cholesterol: 20.3mg
- Sodium: 105.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 25.9g
- Protein: 3.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions:
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Stir until well combined, forming a thick, dough-like mixture.
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Prepare Pan: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking pan, creating an even layer.
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Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
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Top Bars: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Chill: Allow the bars to cool and set at room temperature until the chocolate starts to firm up, about 10-15 minutes.
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Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife, cut the bars into squares before the chocolate fully sets. This will make it easier to slice.
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Enjoy: Serve these irresistible Easy Peanut Butter Bars to your friends and family, and watch them disappear in no time!
Recipe Notes:
- For a smoother texture, you can use a food processor to crush the graham crackers into crumbs.
- If you prefer crunchier bars, crush the graham crackers in a bag using a rolling pin or mallet.
- Store any leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life. However, they’re unlikely to last that long once everyone discovers how delicious they are!
