No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars combine a sweet, creamy peanut butter base with a smooth layer of semisweet chocolate for an easy dessert that requires no oven. The peanut butter layer is rich and soft, while the chilled chocolate topping adds the perfect contrast in texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate chips until smooth, then spread the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Cut into 24 bars and serve.
Notes
Storage:
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for up to 2 months.