No-Bake Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar

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A rich and indulgent no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate and peanut butter atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 cup powdered sugar; stir until evenly mixed and press firmly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch pan.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, blend 1 cup creamy peanut butter with the crust mixture until smooth and spread evenly over the crust layer.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips with 1/4 cup heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, stir, and heat in additional 15-second intervals until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly with a spatula; refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm before cutting into bars.

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