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Reese's Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

A decadent, 5-ingredient dessert featuring a dense peanut butter graham cracker base topped with a smooth chocolate layer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs crushed fine
  • 2 cups powdered sugar confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural style
The Topping
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of peanut butter until the mixture is uniform and looks like wet sand.
  4. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  6. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1.5 to 2 hours until the chocolate is set. Slice into squares.

Notes

Let the bars sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting to prevent the chocolate from cracking. Store in the fridge.