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A close-up of a sliced peanut butter bar with a thick chocolate layer on top.

Peanut Butter Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
  • 1.5 cups semi -sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, melted butter, and 1 cup of the creamy peanut butter until the mixture is well combined.
  • Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan using a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter.
  • Heat the chocolate mixture in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread it into an even layer with an offset spatula.
  • Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate topping is firm and the base is fully set.
  • Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slice into 16 uniform squares using a sharp knife.