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No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

These quick and easy no-bake bars combine creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers into a sticky, satisfying treat. They are assembled without an oven, relying on melting, mixing, and chilling to develop their firm, luscious texture and glossy finish. Perfect for a comforting snack or dessert in a pinch, they have a nostalgic appeal with a grown-up richness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy preferred
  • 1/4 cup honey acts as a binder and sweetener
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
  • 1 cup chocolate chips good quality recommended
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil for melting chocolate

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan
  • Microwave or double boiler
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line your 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with a teaspoon of coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring each time until smooth and glossy. The chocolate will be velvety and fragrant.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and melted butter. Mix with a spatula until the mixture is smooth, shiny, and easily spreadable, with a rich aroma filling the air.
  4. Add the crushed graham crackers to the peanut butter mixture. Fold in gently until evenly coated and the mixture starts to hold together, feeling sticky but manageable.
  5. Press the peanut butter and cracker mixture firmly into the prepared pan, using the back of a spatula or your fingers to create a smooth, even layer. You should hear a satisfying resistance as you press down.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula. The glossy chocolate should cover all the surface, creating a shiny top layer.
  7. Place the pan in the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm and the bars feel solid when gently pressed.
  8. Once chilled and set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 even squares, revealing the layered, textured interior.
  9. Serve your rich, sticky peanut butter chocolate bars and enjoy the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and velvety textures.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before chilling. Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruit for variation.