Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars ~
If you like Reese’s peanut butter cups, you are going to love this easy, homemade, no-bake version of the classic candy!
This mixture of vegan butter, crunchy peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar topped with a blend of melted chocolate chips and even more crunchy peanut butter is everything you want it to be.
Only 5 ingredients!
These bars are perfect for the Halloween candy season or anytime you’re craving an easy and sweet chocolatey treat.
Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars:
- 3/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 1/4 cups crunchy peanut butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups confectioner’s’ sugar – also known as powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips – I used Trader Joe’s brand
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars:
For the Peanut Butter Filling
STEP ONE: In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, use a medium-low speed setting to mix together the vegan butter and 1 cup peanut butter. Add graham cracker crumbs and confectioners’ sugar. Continue mixing on medium-low until well blended. Into a parchment-lined 8×11-inch pan, press the filling onto the bottom in an even layer.
STEP TWO: Refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps to keep the warm chocolate topping from seeping into the peanut butter layer.
For the Chocolate Layer
STEP THREE: Into a medium-size mixing bowl, add the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter. Using a microwave, heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each time until chocolate is melted. Stir well to fully combine chocolate and peanut butter.
Putting it All Together
STEP FOUR: Over the chilled filling, spread the melted chocolate mixture in an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until set.
To Serve
STEP FIVE: Remove from refrigerator and allow to stand 5-10 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut into desired serving-size pieces.
STEP SIX: Serve chilled. Any leftovers should be stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegan butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups crunchy peanut butter divided
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups confectioner’s’ sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
For the peanut butter filling:
- In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, use a medium-low speed setting to mix together the vegan butter and 1 cup peanut butter.
- Add graham cracker crumbs and confectioners’ sugar. Continue mixing on medium-low until well blended.
- Into a parchment-lined 8×11-inch pan, press the filling onto the bottom in an even layer.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps to keep the warm chocolate topping from seeping into the peanut butter layer.
For the chocolate layer:
- Into a medium-size mixing bowl, add the chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter.
- Using a microwave, heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each time until chocolate is melted. Stir well to fully combine chocolate and peanut butter.
Putting it all together:
- Over the chilled filling, spread melted chocolate mixture in an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until set.
To serve:
- Remove from refrigerator and allow to stand 5-10 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut into desired serving-size pieces.
- Serve chilled. Any leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator.
nancy
i love this PB chocolate bars – i always have to fight my hubby for the last one
Nathalie
Hi Holly,
Do you use pure peanut butter or one with sugar?
Thank you,
Nathalie
thiswifecooks
Hi Nathalie ~ I use crunchy Jif brand peanut butter for these bars. Hope that’s helpful!