Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Peanut Butter Bars, a no-bake treat that brings together the creamy goodness of peanut butter and the rich flavor of chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are incredibly easy to make and require just 10 minutes of prep time. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving something sweet, these bars are sure to impress. With customizability in toppings and a rich texture, they appeal to both kids and adults alike. You can enjoy them chilled or at room temperature, making them a versatile dessert option that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Optional: Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Line an 8×8” or 9×9" dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt until well blended.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until achieving a dough-like consistency.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with optional toppings while the chocolate is still warm.
- Refrigerate for about 20 minutes until set, then slice into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (32g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg