The Ultimate No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

The Ultimate No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Rich, fudgy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor — no oven needed!
Yields: 16–20 bars
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 1–2 hours
🛒 Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Topping:
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Prepare the pan:
Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Make the base:
In a large bowl, mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and thick.
Press into pan:
Firmly press mixture evenly into prepared dish. Smooth the top.
Melt chocolate layer:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Spread & chill:
Pour chocolate mixture over peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
Refrigerate 1–2 hours until fully set.
Slice & serve:
Lift out using parchment. Cut into squares with a sharp knife.