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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars 1x

Description

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust mixed with creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, combined with Reese’s pieces for extra flavor and crunch. Topped with a smooth layer of melted milk chocolate and sprinkled with mini Reese’s Pieces, these bars require no baking and are perfect for a quick, indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Base Layer

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
  • 1 bag Reese’s Baking Cups and Reese’s Pieces

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips, melted
  • Mini Reese’s Pieces, about 1/4 to 1/3 cup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Butter an 8×8 inch pan thoroughly and set it aside to get ready for the peanut butter mixture.
  2. Make the Base Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and peanut butter. Use a hand mixer or spoon to blend until the ingredients are fully incorporated into a uniform mixture.
  3. Add Reese’s Candy: Gently fold the bag of Reese’s Baking Cups and Reese’s Pieces into the mixture by hand, ensuring even distribution without crushing the pieces too much. Then transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down evenly to form the base layer of the bars.
  4. Prepare the Chocolate Layer: Place the milk chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well, then continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  5. Assemble and Chill: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base layer. Sprinkle mini Reese’s Pieces on top immediately to decorate. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour until the chocolate sets and bars firm up.
  6. Serve: Remove from refrigerator and cut into 9 bars. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use either smooth or chunky peanut butter based on your texture preference.
  • Press the base mixture firmly to ensure the bars hold together when cut.
  • Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry for clean cuts.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • These bars are great for parties, potlucks, or quick dessert cravings with no baking required.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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