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🍫 NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS

A fabulous dessert anyone can make — even a 10-year-old!

⭐ INTRODUCTION

These No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are one of those magical recipes that taste like a special homemade treat but take almost no effort at all. They’re rich, sweet, nutty, chocolatey, and unbelievably addictive. Every time you make them, people lose their minds — they cannot believe how good they are or how easy they are to prepare.

Perfect for:

Family gatherings
After-school snacks
Potlucks
Holiday trays
Last-minute desserts
Kids who want to help in the kitchen

If you’ve never made these before… prepare to fall in love.

🕰️ HISTORY

These bars are inspired by classic midwestern no-bake church desserts that became popular in the 1960s and 1970s. The recipe uses simple pantry staples — peanut butter, butter, graham crackers, chocolate — to create a dessert that tastes like a cross between a Reese’s cup and cookie fudge.

Because they require no baking, they became a favorite of:

Busy moms
Kids learning to cook
Home bakers who wanted something delicious without heating the oven

Over time, variations spread across the U.S., but the classic version remains a beloved staple.

🧩 FORMATION OF THE DESSERT

The dessert is built in two simple layers:

Base Layer
- Peanut butter
- Butter
- Sugar
- Graham crackers
  This forms a soft, fudgy, cookie-like bottom.
Chocolate Topping
- Melted chocolate
- Peanut butter (for smoothness and shine)

When chilled, the layers set perfectly, resulting in clean slices and a melt-in-your-mouth bite.

🧂 INGREDIENTS

For the Peanut Butter Base

1 cup butter (melted)
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Layer

1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons peanut butter

Optional Add-Ins

A pinch of salt
Chopped peanuts on top
White chocolate drizzle
Crushed pretzels for sweet-salty crunch

🍳 METHOD & INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 — Make the Base Layer

Melt the butter.
In a large bowl, mix:
- melted butter
- peanut butter
- powdered sugar
- graham cracker crumbs
- vanilla
Stir until smooth and thick.
Press firmly into a buttered or parchment-lined 9×13 baking dish.

Step 2 — Make the Chocolate Topping

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave (30-second intervals)
OR in a small saucepan over low heat.
Stir until completely smooth.
Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.