No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscuit Bars
A quick and indulgent no-bake treat combining crunchy biscuits with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. This no cook-inspired desserts ready in about 15 minutes layers grams digestive biscuits, grams unsalted butter, grams smooth peanut butter 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 280 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.
Ingredients
- 200 grams digestive biscuits
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams smooth peanut butter
- 200 grams dark chocolate chips
- 50 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Roughly crush 200 grams of digestive biscuits into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- Step 2: In a medium saucepan, melt 100 grams of unsalted butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until fully melted and smooth.
- Step 3: Remove the pan from heat, then stir in 150 grams of smooth peanut butter and 50 grams of powdered sugar until the mixture is silky and combined.
- Step 4: Fold the crushed biscuits gently into the peanut butter mixture until all pieces are coated.
- Step 5: Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and press down firmly with the back of a spoon.
- Step 6: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 200 grams of dark chocolate chips in 20-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth.
- Step 7: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the biscuit base, spreading with a spatula to cover completely.
- Step 8: Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours until firm before slicing into squares to serve.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscuit Bars take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscuit Bars?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscuit Bars?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscuit Bars for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscuit Bars?
No Cook desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
