5-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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A simple, no-bake dessert featuring rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with just five ingredients. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, smooth peanut butter, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 Desserts cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving edges overhanging for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup smooth peanut butter, and 1 cup powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and forms a crumbly dough.
  3. Step 3: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until fully liquid, about 2-3 minutes. Pour the melted butter into the peanut butter mixture and stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Press the peanut butter mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base and spread with an offset spatula.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours until the chocolate layer is firm. Cut into 12 bars and serve chilled.

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