Best 8 No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, no-bake peanut butter bars stand as a testament to the culinary artistry that can be achieved without the heat of an oven. These delectable delights offer a harmonious blend of creamy peanut butter, a symphony of oats and graham crackers, and the rich decadence of chocolate chips, all culminating in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create the perfect no-bake peanut butter bars that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S PEANUT BUTTER BARS (+VIDEO)



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With only five ingredients, Grandma's No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are a nostalgic recipe and taste like the bars served in school cafeterias.

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
20 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter, set aside.
  • Place the rest of the butter (that you used to grease the pan with) along with the other stick of butter and place them into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals until melted.
  • Into the bowl with the melted butter add the powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and peanut butter.
  • Stir until combined well.
  • Immediately spread peanut butter mixture into the greased baking dish and smooth it out. Place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
  • While the peanut butter layer sets in the freezer, place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring each time until the chocolate is melted and smooth, do not overcook.
  • Spread the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter mixture.
  • Place it back into the freezer until the chocolate is just set but not frozen, about 10-15 minutes. If they're totally frozen, it's too hard to cut into bars.
  • Cut immediately into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 185 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These are no-bake peanut butter and crispy rice bars covered in chocolate.

Provided by Ravelle Lakin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Mix in the rice cereal so that it is evenly distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter bars. Refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



No-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham cracker crumbs, butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup graham cracker crumbs, about 8 sheets
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter, plus an additional 2 Tbsp.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker, sugar, and butter. Stir. Add in 1 cup (240g) of peanut butter and mix until combined.
  • Line a 9x9 (22x22 cm) or 8x8 (20x20 cm) pan with foil.
  • Spread on the peanut butter mixture.
  • Melt the chocolate chips with the 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter, and spread on top of the graham cracker mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Remove from pan, cut, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 10 grams

PEANUT BUTTER BARS I



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These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 319.7 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

EASY NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE



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I love a good, fast recipe that is pretty much fail-proof, and turns out perfectly every time. It's rare to come by, but this recipe is exactly that. It is simple, delicious, and so easy to throw together.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter (melted)
2 cups graham cracker crumbs ((use the boxed kind, or grind them in a food processor. Tiny granules.))
2 cups powdered sugar
1¼ cups peanut butter (divided)
1½ cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended.
  • Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9 × 13 inch pan. (I did mine in a 9 X 9 inch square pan because I wanted them to be thicker)
  • In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring every 30 seconds until melted until smooth. Spread over the peanut butter layer.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 211 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks salted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup chunky peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
One 12-ounce box vanilla wafers
One 12-ounce bag mini semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • For the filling: Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with some butter.
  • Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter and chunky peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the sugar a cup at a time.
  • Add the vanilla wafers to a food processor and process until they are in crumbs. Then add the crumbs and mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture. Spread it evenly into the buttered pan and set aside.
  • For the frosting: Using a double boiler or a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then pour over the base. Spread the frosting out evenly and sprinkle over the chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 20 bars.

PENZEY'S NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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We made these bars last-minute for a 4th of July party and they were an absolute hit and SO YUMMY! I love that they are no-bake, so my oven had room for other stuff. We used creamy peanut butter but the recipe permits creamy or chunky. These came from the Penzey's Summer catalog and is the first Penzey's recipe I have made. Yummy!

Provided by KylerEsq

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed (about 1/3 of a box)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. One third of a box is usually one cellphane wrapped package. Mix in the cinnamon and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla and mix well. Add the powdered sugar and graham crackers, stir until well combined (it should be a stiff dough, you may want to use a hand mixer).
  • Pat the mixture into an ungreased 9x13 pan.
  • Melt the chocolate over low heat in a heavy saucepan, or spread evenly in a glass pie plate and microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each 30 seconds, until melted.
  • Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer.
  • Refrigerate for one hour, bring to room temperature, and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 162, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 28, Protein 5.1

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CORN FLAKE BARS RECIPE



No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars Recipe image

Categories     Dessert

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
3 cups corn flakes, crushed
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add in the peanut butter. Stir until it has melted. Stir in crushed corn flakes.
  • Press mixture into a greased 8"x 11" pan.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30-second increments until melted. Stir chocolate until smooth and spread on top of the peanut butter mixture.
  • Let cool until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 6145 kcal, Fat 356 g, SaturatedFat 110 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 2887 mg, Carbohydrate 591 g, Sugar 454 g, Protein 160 mg

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy texture.
  • If you don't have honey, you can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • If you want a chewier bar, add 1/2 cup of rolled oats to the mixture.
  • For a more decadent bar, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the mixture.
  • If you want a no-bake bar that's perfect for summer, chill the bars for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

These no-bake peanut butter bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion. They're made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them chewy, crunchy, or chocolatey, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these no-bake peanut butter bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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