These no-bake peanut butter chocolate bars are rich, creamy, and irresistibly easy to make. With a smooth peanut butter base and a thick chocolate topping, they’re the perfect dessert when you want something indulgent without turning on the oven.
If you love no-bake peanut butter desserts, make sure to check out our easy no-bake peanut butter pie , the ultimate creamy dessert for peanut butter lovers.
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Why These No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Are a Must-Try
These bars combine two classic flavors—peanut butter and chocolate—into a simple layered dessert that sets beautifully in the fridge. They’re perfect for slicing, sharing, and storing ahead of time.
- No oven required
- Perfect balance of sweet and salty
- Easy to slice into clean, neat bars
- Ideal for parties, potlucks, and meal prep desserts
Ingredients
For the peanut butter base
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
For the chocolate topping
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
- Prepare the base: In a large bowl, mix melted butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs until fully combined.
- Press into pan: Firmly press the mixture into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan.
- Melt the topping: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Top the bars: Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and smooth evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Slice and serve: Cut into bars using a warm knife for clean edges.
Pro Tips for Perfect Bars
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.
- Chill fully before slicing to avoid messy cuts.
- Warm the knife between slices for sharp edges.
Easy Variations
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate for a deeper, richer flavor.
Salted Chocolate Bars
Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate layer before chilling for extra contrast.
Crunchy Peanut Butter Version
Use crunchy peanut butter in the base for added texture.
Serving and Storage
- Serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
- Refrigerator: store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freezer: freeze up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge.
For another quick peanut butter dessert, try our no-bake peanut butter cheesecake cups , perfect for individual servings.
Recommended Kitchen Tool
A square baking pan and offset spatula make assembling these bars quick and clean. You can find reliable options here: recommended kitchen tools on Amazon .
Recipe Card
No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and melted butter.
- Add powdered sugar and graham crumbs.
- Press into lined pan.
- Melt chocolate with peanut butter.
- Spread over base.
- Chill until set.
- Slice and serve.
More Easy Desserts to Try Next
If you want to build a full dessert lineup around peanut butter, try linking these from your site:
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats (Dessert Style)
Easy Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites
