Description
Indulge in the delightful world of No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, a sweet treat that’s quick and easy to make. Combining creamy peanut butter and rich milk chocolate, these bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no baking required, you can whip up these delicious bars that appeal to both kids and adults alike. Enjoy them chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, or even layered with ice cream for an extra special dessert. The best part? They’re so simple to prepare that you’ll want to make them again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups vanilla wafers
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter (divided)
- ¾ cup salted butter (1 ½ stick), melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafers in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Add powdered sugar to the crumbs and pulse briefly until mixed.
- Incorporate 1 cup of peanut butter, melted butter, and vanilla into the mixture; blend until smooth.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and press the dough evenly into the base.
- Melt remaining chocolate chips with the remaining peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl; stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the pressed dough, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 3-4 hours until set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg