{"id":"81eb8031-f1a0-4c4e-af44-b640f0e5a4ee","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/81eb8031-f1a0-4c4e-af44-b640f0e5a4ee","source_url":"https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-bars/","title":"No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars","description":"These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars are incredibly decadent and made from only 5 ingredients.","servings":20,"servings_text":"20","prep_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT2H10M","image_url":"https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-bars-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) salted butter, melted*","item":"(8 Tbsp; 113g) salted butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"melted*"},{"text":"1 cup (120g) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheet graham crackers)*","item":"graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheet graham crackers)*","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":120,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar","item":"confectioners’ sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":240,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 cup + 2 Tablespoons (280g) creamy peanut butter, divided","item":"+ 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided","metric_alternate":{"quantity":280,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips","item":"semi-sweet chocolate chips","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":180,"unit":"g"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Mix the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and confectioners’ sugar together in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 cup (250g) of peanut butter, then press evenly into prepared baking pan."},{"number":3,"text":"Melt remaining 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove. Stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer."},{"number":4,"text":"Chill in the refrigerator until completely firm, at least 2 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve chilled. Setting them out for a few hours at room temperature for serving is OK."},{"number":5,"text":"Cover leftover bars tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T06:20:30.111823+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T06:20:30.111823+00:00"}