For a quick and easy treat, this no bake chocolate peanut butter bars recipe is ideal. Although it might seem like a weird food combination with sweet and salty flavors, peanut butter and chocolate go together surprisingly well. Kids will enjoy making them with you, and enjoy eating them even more!
The chocolate bars take only 15 minutes to make yet they last for a long time in the refrigerator or freezer. We find that smooth peanut butter works best for these chocolate slices, and both regular and organic types work well.
How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Start by combining the peanut butter with the melted butter. You can either melt the butter in a microwave or take it out of the refrigerator a few hours before making this recipe.
The next step is to add powdered or icing sugar to the mixture.
Next, make the biscuit crumbs in a blender or food processor. Alternatively, put the crackers or biscuits in a ziplock bag and hit the with a rolling pin. There’s something quite satisfying about this method!
Use either Graham Crackers, Arnotts Maries or if you’re in the UK, digestive biscuits also work well. You’ll then need to add the crumbs to the peanut butter mix and to combine thoroughly.
Add the mixture to an 8″ square lined baking pan, on which you’ve left overhang at the edges. Smooth it with a spatula.
What Chocolate Should I Use?
For this recipe, you can use most types of chocolate – dark, sweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips, depending on your preference. Just make sure it’s the melting kind of chocolate!
We used semi-sweet Belgian chocolate by Callebaut. Made in Belgium from the finest whole roasted beans, this couverture chocolate has a rich taste with a subtle hint of vanilla.
For the bar topping, melt the extra peanut butter with the chocolate in a microwave. Alternatively, you can melt them in a bain marie on a hot stove.
Now, pour this mixture onto your peanut butter mix. Spread it evenly using a spatula.
After covering the tray bake with foil, pop it into the refrigerator for at least 1 and a 1/2 hours. We like to leave it for 2 hours or more so that the base is not too gooey.
You can easily lift the tray bake out using the overhang baking paper. Then, slice into 16 even portions with a serrated knife.
You can leave the chocolate bar slices as they are or decorate them with some chopped unsalted peanuts. Here’s the full chocolate peanut butter bar recipe.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Variants
Chocolate Peanut Butter Passion Bars are quite similar to Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. They use oats instead of crackers or digestive biscuit crumbs, chocolate chips instead of baking chocolate and also feature condensed milk. Unlike these no-bake bars, peanut butter passion bars must be baked in the oven.
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Quick and easy chocolate peanut butter bars that are no bake.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Layer
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted melted butter
- 1 cup (250 g) smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (95 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (150 g) graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs
For the Bar Topping
- 1 cup (175 g) dark, milk or semi-sweet melting chocolate
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- Handful of unsalted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 8" (20 cm) baking pan with foil or baking paper. Leave some overhang at the edges for easy removal.
- Mix the melted butter and peanut butter in a large bowl until fully combined. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs one cup at a time and mix until combined.
- Scoop the peanut butter mix into the baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Set aside.
- Add the chocolate and peanut butter to a covered microwave-proof bowl and melt in the microwave for 30 second bursts until fully melted. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the peanut butter mix and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 and a 1/2 hours, until the mix is solid and the chocolate is fully set. Lift the mix out of the pan using the overhang foil or parchment paper. Once at room temperature, slice into 16 bars with a serrated knife.
- If you like, top with chopped peanuts, then serve.
Notes
Store any leftovers for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in a refrigerator overnight before eating.
Final Thoughts on No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
These no bake chocolate peanut butter bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion! They are easy to make, and you don’t have to turn on the oven. With only a few ingredients, these bars will be gone in no time. Be sure to check out our other recipes for more great ideas!
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These look like the ULTIMATE snack!!! Love that they are quick and no-bake also, thank you so much for sharing.
It’s a pleasure, Michiel! We’re glad that you enjoyed the recipe