Peanut Butter Cup Bars

Indulge in the irresistible decadence of homemade Peanut Butter Cup Bars, a no-bake dessert that’s as simple to make as it is satisfying to eat. Featuring layers of creamy peanut butter, sweet graham cracker crumbs, and a luscious chocolate topping, these rich and chewy bars deliver all the flavors of classic peanut butter cups in an easy-to-serve form. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, this recipe is the ultimate quick treat, perfect for any occasion from potlucks to after-dinner indulgence. Best of all, no oven is required—just a fridge to set the layers to perfection. Store leftovers (if there are any!) in the refrigerator for a week of sweet snacking.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter
• 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1.5 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Creamy peanut butter (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars later. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of butter in the microwave in 15-20 second increments. Once melted, stir thoroughly.

Step 3

Add 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the melted butter. Mix until well combined into a smooth mixture.

Step 4

Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer. Use the back of a spatula or your hands (with a piece of parchment) to flatten evenly.

Step 5

In another microwave-safe bowl, combine 1.5 cups of semisweet chocolate chips and 0.25 cup of creamy peanut butter for the topping.

Step 6

Microwave the chocolate-peanut butter mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted and smooth.

Step 7

Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the base layer in the dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm and the chocolate layer has set.

Step 9

Once chilled, carefully lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares or rectangles using a sharp knife.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1361.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7074.5

Total Fat 452.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 196.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 526.4mg	0%
Sodium 3918.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 706.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.6g	0%
Total Sugars 514.7g
Protein 115.8g	0%

Vitamin D 35.8IU	0%
Calcium 595.2mg	0%
Iron 26.3mg	0%
Potassium 3473.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 38.4%