No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a rich and creamy dessert featuring a delightful chocolate crust topped with a layer of peanut butter. These bars are easy to prepare and require no baking, making them a perfect sweet treat for anyone looking for comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture and stir until it resembles a thick dough.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the crust.
- Melt the chocolate chips and milk together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and slice into squares.
Notes
Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing. Use high-quality chocolate for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.