Description
Peanut Butter Bars are the ultimate no-bake dessert that perfectly blends creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate for a treat that satisfies any sweet tooth. Whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating a holiday, or simply craving something sweet at home, these bars are quick to prepare and require no baking. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious dessert ready to chill in your fridge. Plus, they’re easily customizable with your favorite toppings, making them a versatile choice for peanut butter lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line an 8×8” or 9×9" dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, blend the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, blending until combined.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until the mixture resembles large crumbles.
- Press the mixture into the prepared dish evenly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in intervals of 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly.
- Optional: Sprinkle with toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
- Chill for about 20 minutes to set before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg