No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

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Rich no-bake bars combining peanut butter cookie dough and a smooth chocolate layer, perfect for pantry-friendly indulgence. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, 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 210 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 American cuisine 210 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 an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly until a thick dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Press the peanut butter dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  4. Step 4: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until completely melted and smooth.
  5. Step 5: Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the peanut butter layer and spread gently with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 2 hours until firm. Use the parchment paper to lift bars out, cut into 12 squares, and serve chilled.

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