No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars: 16 Easy Wins
Enjoy these no-bake peanut butter bars, inspired by Reese’s. They are simple to make and perfect for a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free butter substitute and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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