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Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

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These Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars are a quick and easy dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter base topped with a silky chocolate layer. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (not natural style)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
  • 1 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup (60g) creamy peanut butter (for chocolate topping)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20x20cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, letting some hang over the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until thick and dough-like. Adjust with more peanut butter or crumbs if needed.
  4. Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set and bars are firm. For faster setting, freeze for 45 minutes.
  8. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper. Slice into 16 squares with a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean cuts.
  9. Serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For gluten-free bars, use gluten-free graham crackers or oat cookies. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter. Slice with a hot, dry knife for clean edges. Sprinkle sea salt on top for a salty-sweet twist. Bars are best served chilled and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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