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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe with 5 Simple Ingredients

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert combining creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate into fudgy bars with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for a sweet treat without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or classic, unsalted preferred)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line your 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. Stir until smooth and well blended, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Stir until fully combined and thick.
  4. Transfer the mixture into the lined pan and press down evenly with a spatula or lightly greased hands to create a smooth, firm base layer.
  5. Melt 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second bursts, stirring between each, or melt over a double boiler on low heat.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm to the touch.
  8. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cut into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.

Notes

Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cuts. Chill bars for at least 2 hours for best texture. For firmer bars, freeze for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Avoid substituting powdered sugar with liquid sweeteners to maintain texture. Melt chocolate gently to prevent seizing.

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