Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with these quick and easy no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! In just 15 minutes, you can create a rich, creamy dessert that perfectly balances the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. Ideal for any occasion, from parties to cozy nights at home, these bars require no baking—just chill them in the fridge and they’re ready to serve. With a few simple ingredients, you can impress your family and friends with this delightful treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups vanilla wafers
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter (divided)
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafers in a food processor until fine crumbs form (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add powdered sugar to the crumbs and pulse briefly to combine.
- Mix in 1 cup of peanut butter, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a thick dough forms (2-3 minutes).
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and press the dough evenly into the bottom.
- Melt remaining chocolate chips with ¼ cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 60 seconds; stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the pan and smooth it out.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours until set.
- Once set, cut into squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg