Reese's Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars
Reese's Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars combine the irresistible flavors of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate in a simple, no-bake dessert. These bars are perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers, offering a sweet and salty treat that's easy to make and requires no oven. With minimal ingredients and just a few steps, you can create a delicious homemade dessert that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake Treat
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate topping has fully set.
- Once chilled, lift the bars from the dish using the parchment paper and slice into squares to serve.
Notes
- For a sweet-and-salty twist, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before refrigerating.
- You can swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Add crushed peanuts or other nuts for an extra crunch.