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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

October 13, 20203 Comments

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars ~ 5 ingredients! If you like Reese's peanut butter cups, you are going to love this easy, homemade, no-bake version of the classic candy!  via @thiswifecooksChocolate Peanut Butter Bars ~ 5 ingredients! If you like Reese's peanut butter cups, you are going to love this easy, homemade, no-bake version of the classic candy!  via @thiswifecooksChocolate Peanut Butter Bars ~ 5 ingredients! If you like Reese's peanut butter cups, you are going to love this easy, homemade, no-bake version of the classic candy!  via @thiswifecooks

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!

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!

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 
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars ~ 5 ingredients! If you like Reese's peanut butter cups, you are going to love this easy, homemade, no-bake version of the classic candy!

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 ~ 5 ingredients! If you like Reese's peanut butter cups, you are going to love this easy, homemade, no-bake version of the classic candy!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars ~ 5 ingredients! If you like Reese's peanut butter cups, you are going to love this easy, homemade, no-bake version of the classic candy!

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!
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, dairy free, egg free, make-ahead, no-bake, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Author: Holly Gray
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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.
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  1. nancy

    March 20, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    i love this PB chocolate bars – i always have to fight my hubby for the last one

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    • Nathalie

      October 26, 2022 at 4:05 am

      Hi Holly,
      Do you use pure peanut butter or one with sugar?
      Thank you,
      Nathalie

    • thiswifecooks

      October 26, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      Hi Nathalie ~ I use crunchy Jif brand peanut butter for these bars. Hope that’s helpful!

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