Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Bars

These no-bake bars combine a firm graham-cracker peanut butter base with a smooth semisweet chocolate and peanut butter topping. They make about 24 generously snackable squares and are ready after approximately 1 hour of chilling.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1

Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Base

1 cup (226 g) Unsalted butter, melted
2 cups (about 200 g) Finely crushed graham-cracker crumbs
2 cups (about 240 g) Powdered/confectioners’ sugar
1 cup (about 255 g) Creamy peanut butter

Chocolate Topping

1 1/2 cups (about 255 g) Semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons (about 65 g) Creamy peanut butter

Method

Step-by-Step

Line a 9 x 13-inch / 23 x 33 cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some paper hanging over the sides for lifting out the chilled bars.
Combine the melted unsalted butter, finely crushed graham-cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup creamy peanut butter in a bowl. Stir until the mixture is evenly blended.
Press the base mixture firmly and evenly into the parchment-lined pan. A flat-bottomed measuring cup helps compact the mixture and prevents crumbly bars.
Melt the semisweet chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter together in the microwave in 20- to 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
Spread the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base, taking it close to the edges and smoothing the top.
Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour, or until both the base and chocolate topping are firm. Lift the slab out with the parchment, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes, and cut it into squares.

Notes

Crush the graham crackers very finely and press the base firmly. Melt the chocolate gently to avoid a grainy topping; if it is too thick, a small additional amount of peanut butter can loosen it. Store the bars refrigerated and allow them to sit briefly before slicing or serving.