No-Bake Chocolate Bars
Rich layered no bake chocolate bars with a peanut butter graham crust and smooth chocolate topping
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INGREDIENTS
Peanut butter crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 tsp fine salt.
Chocolate topping
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter.
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare pan
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper leaving overhang
- set aside.
Make crust
- In a medium bowl stir graham cracker crumbs
- powdered sugar
- and salt
- add peanut butter and melted butter and mix until evenly combined and thick
- press firmly into the prepared pan in an even layer and chill 10 minutes to set.
Add topping and chill
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave in short bursts stirring until smooth or melt gently over a double boiler
- spread evenly over the chilled crust
- refrigerate 1 to 2 hours until firm
- lift out and slice into bars with a warm dry knife.
Notes
1. For cleaner cuts chill fully and warm the knife between slices 2. Use natural peanut butter only if well stirred and not too runny 3. Swap almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut free option 4. Add 1/2 cup crushed pretzels or chopped nuts to the crust for texture 5. Store airtight in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g