Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars
These Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars are a deliciously easy treat combining creamy peanut butter, buttery graham cracker base, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for quick snacks or dessert, they require no baking and come together in under 30 minutes, then chill to set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no bake)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 to 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Topping
- 1½ cups (260g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 cup peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs until fully blended and smooth.
- Press Into Pan: Evenly press the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan lined with parchment paper, creating a firm, flat base.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and ½ cup peanut butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Spread Chocolate Layer: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base, spreading it evenly for full coverage.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours until the chocolate topping is firm and set.
- Slice and Serve: Let the bars sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before cutting into squares or bars. Serve and enjoy the perfect no-bake peanut butter treat.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best texture consistency in both layers.
- Make sure to line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal of bars.
- Store the finished bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, chill longer than 2 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 1/16 of batch)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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