Description
These no-bake chocolate-coated peanut butter bars are rich, creamy, and packed with sweet and salty goodness. They have a buttery peanut butter base topped with a smooth milk chocolate layer, creating a dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for parties, holiday treats, or a simple indulgence, these bars taste just like a peanut butter cup but in a bar form!
Ingredients
- For the Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- For the Chocolate Topping
- 16 ounces milk chocolate chips (or dark chocolate for a richer taste)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. The mixture should be thick but spreadable.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For crunchy peanut butter bars, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months for a make-ahead treat.
- Let bars sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before cutting to prevent the chocolate from cracking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking required)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American