Description
Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars are the ultimate treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. These bars require no baking, making them an easy and stress-free dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Peanut Butter Base:
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1½ cups (260g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Butter Base
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs.
- Stir until the mixture is well incorporated and smooth.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Chocolate Topping
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
- Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
Step 3: Assemble & Chill
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Step 4: Slice & Serve
- Let the bars sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cut into squares or bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freezing: Freeze bars in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Chocolate Variation: Use milk or dark chocolate instead of semisweet for a different flavor.
- Crunchier Option: Add chopped peanuts to the peanut butter base for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg