Lazy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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A quick, no-bake treat combining chocolate and peanut butter flavors in a simple layered bar perfect for when you’re too tired to bake. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder 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 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 12 Desserts cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter; stir vigorously until the mixture forms a thick, even dough.
  2. Step 2: Press the peanut butter crust firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch square pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/4 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours or until firm before cutting into 12 squares.
  6. Step 6: Serve chilled for a fudgy, satisfying no-bake dessert.

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