Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

No bake peanut butter bars are chocolate peanut butter perfection! My Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars could not be more simple to prepare and they’re perfect for parties!

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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

There’s nothing better than chocolate peanut butter desserts! The perfect flavor combination. You’ll love these 5 ingredient bars that easy to prepare and so good!

Be sure to try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Flourless Cookies too! Follow Picky Palate on Instagram for daily recipe inspiration.

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What You’ll Need

  • salted butter– For my cooking and baking I generally use salted butter. Unsalted works just fine if needed.
  • light brown sugar– Light brown sugar gives sweetness to the bars.
  • powdered sugar- Also referred to as confectioners sugar. This also adds sweetness to the bars.
  • creamy peanut butter– Creamy peanut butter works great here, but if you want crunchy peanut butter, that works too.
  • Ghirardelli Chocolate Wafers– Check for the bag of wafers in the baking section of the grocery store near the other melting chocolates and chocolate chips.

butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar in mixing bowlHow To Make No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

  1. Line parchment paper into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
  2. Place butter, brown sugar and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Mix until butter is incorporated into sugar and powdered sugar. It will not be creamy so no need to over mix. Stir in peanut butter and mix until dough forms. Dough will be stiff, mix until ingredients are combined. Press dough into prepared baking dish and either freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate for a couple hours before adding melted chocolate.
  3. When dough is firm, lift parchment sides out of pan and onto a counter top. Place chocolate melts into a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted and smooth. Spread melted chocolate evenly over peanut butter bars. Chocolate will set up quickly because peanut butter is cold. Work quickly as you spread chocolate. Use a knife to cut into squares. Serve bars chilled.

no bake peanut butter bars dough

These no bake bars dough is thick, so stir until dough forms and ingredients are combined.

peanut butter bars dough pressed in pan

Transfer dough to a parchment lined 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate for a few hours before pouring chocolate over top.

melted chocolate over peanut butter bars

Melt chocolate wafers and pour over bars. The melting wafers set up fast since the bars are cold, so work quickly.

chocolate over peanut butter bars

Once chocolate is spread over top, use a knife to cut into squares.

Is There A Keto Version I Can Make?

Yes! Substitute the brown sugar with the Lakanta Monkfruit with Erythritol, Golden and use the Lakanta or Swerve powdered sugar instead of regular powdered sugar. Make sure you use a natural creamy peanut butter and use a sugar free dark chocolate chip to melt for the top. Lily’s or Choc Zero are my favorites. Use the same instructions with these substitutes for a keto friendly peanut butter bar.

no bake peanut butter bars cut into squares

How To Serve No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Serve no bake bars chilled for best results for any occasion where dessert is welcome. Be sure to check that there are no peanut allergies if taking to a party.

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How To Store Bars

Store any leftover bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

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Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars have only 5 ingredients, simple to prepare and are delicious!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Jenny
Cost: $10
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Equipment

  • 8 x 8 baking dish
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife to cut bars into squares

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons salted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli chocolate melts

Instructions

  • Line parchment paper into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
  • Place butter, brown sugar and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Mix until butter is incorporated into sugar and powdered sugar. It will not be creamy so no need to over mix. Stir in peanut butter and mix until dough forms. Dough will be stiff, mix until ingredients are combined. Press dough into prepared baking dish and either freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate for a couple hours before adding melted chocolate.
  • When dough is firm, lift parchment sides out of pan and onto a counter top. Place chocolate melts into a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted and smooth. Spread melted chocolate evenly over peanut butter bars. Chocolate will set up quickly because peanut butter is cold. Work quickly as you spread chocolate. Use a knife to cut into squares. Serve bars chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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