Description
Indulge in the delightful world of no-bake desserts with these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these bars blend creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate into a convenient treat that requires no oven. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up this decadent dessert in under 15 minutes. Chill them to perfection and serve at parties or enjoy as an everyday snack. These bars are not only quick and easy but also a fun project for kids to help with in the kitchen, making them a family favorite. Elevate your dessert game and impress your guests with this irresistible combination of flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla wafers
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter (divided)
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crush vanilla wafers in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Add powdered sugar and pulse to combine.
- Mix in 1 cup peanut butter, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking pan and press evenly.
- Melt chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter together until smooth.
- Pour chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 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 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute crunchy peanut butter for a different texture. Experiment with toppings like crushed nuts or caramel drizzle for added flair.