Peanut Butter Bars

4.6
(3,090)

These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

229
A serving plate of peanut butter bars with a top chocolate layer
229
229
229
Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 bars
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, melted

  • 1 cup peanut butter

  • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 4 tablespoons peanut butter

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make peanut butter bars

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Mix together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, and 1 cup peanut butter in a medium bowl until well-blended.

    A bowl of peanut butter-graham cracker crumb mixture

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  3. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.

    A 9x13 baking dish with an even layer of peanut butter-graham cracker crumb mixture

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  4. Place chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth.

    A bowl of melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  5. Spread mixture over crust.

    A 9x13 inch baking pan with peanut butter-graham cracker mixture topped with melted chocolate

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into 12 squares.

    A serving plate of peanut butter bars with a top chocolate layer

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Editor's Note:

This recipe appears as "No-Bake Spicy Peanut Butter Squares" in Allrecipes Magazine and was modified to include Sriracha for an expected pop of spice.

4,997 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

532 Calories
37g Fat
49g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 532
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 47%
Saturated Fat 17g 83%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 320mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 9g 18%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 275mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.