Best 8 No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars Recipes

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Calling all chocolate and peanut butter lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a satisfying crunch that will leave you craving more.

Our recipe collection features a variety of No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars to suit every taste and dietary preference. Indulge in the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, or explore variations like Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars for a deeper chocolate flavor, or Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars for a dairy-free and plant-based option.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with detailed instructions and precise measurements to ensure success in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice just starting out, you'll find everything you need to create these irresistible bars. Discover the secrets behind the perfect balance of textures and flavors, and impress your friends and family with your culinary prowess.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars are incredibly decadent and made from only 5 ingredients.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup (115g) salted butter, melted*
1 cup (85g) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheet graham crackers)
2 cups (240g) confectioners' sugar
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons (280g) creamy peanut butter, divided
1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Mix the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and confectioners' sugar together in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 cup (250g) of peanut butter, then press evenly into prepared baking pan.
  • Melt remaining 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove. Stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until completely firm, at least 2 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve chilled. Setting them out for a few hours at room temperature for serving is OK.
  • Cover leftover bars tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

CRUNCHY NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Melissa Sperka

Categories     Candy     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 cups regular or frosted cornflakes

Steps:

  • Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey and butter in a large glass mixing bowl.
  • Microwave for 2 minutes at full power.
  • Remove from the microwave and stir until the chocolate has completely melted and everything is well combined.
  • Stir-in the cornflakes. Mix well.
  • Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper. Spread the chocolate mixture evenly into the pan.
  • Chill until firm for at leas 2-4 hours.
  • Slice with a sharp knife and store chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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-CHOCOLATE NO-BAKE COOKIES



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What could be better than an indulgent dessert made from ingredients you have sitting in your pantry and that never needs to go into the oven? These cookies take just minutes of work; most of the time is spent waiting for them to harden into the rich, nutty, chocolaty delights that they are.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield about 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Large pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment.
  • Bring the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then let boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the oats, peanut butter, vanilla and salt, and stir to combine.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

HEALTHY NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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One of these decadent bars is enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. They're so super chocolaty and packed with peanut butter that you won't believe they're lower in calories than other, similar bars.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cooking spray
24 chocolate wafer cookies
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
1/2 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the crust: Line an 8-inch square pan with foil so it overhangs on two sides and lightly coat with cooking spray. Process the cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Add the melted butter and process again until the crumbs are coated with the butter; add the melted chocolate and process until the mixture is the texture of very wet sand. Using an offset spatula, press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, cover and refrigerate while preparing the filling. Clean out the food processor bowl.
  • For the filling and topping: Add the cream cheese, peanut butter, yogurt and sugar to the bowl of the food processor and process until smooth and combined. Pour the mixture over the crust and smooth with a spatula. Top with the peanuts and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate until set slightly looser than cream cheese, about 4 hours up to overnight.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the mixture to loosen, use the foil handles to lift it out, cut into 12 bars and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 16 grams

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating and rich chocolate topping. Garnished with peanuts and even more pretzels, I don't think I'd ever go back to plain old bars again. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups miniature pretzels, coarsely chopped
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 cup light corn syrup, divided
10 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Reserve 1/3 cup chopped pretzels. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave 6 tablespoons butter on high for 45-60 seconds or until melted. Stir in marshmallows; cook 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in Rice Krispies and remaining chopped pretzels. Immediately press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., In another microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted, stirring once. Add peanut butter chips; cook 30-40 seconds or until chips are melted, stirring once. Spread over cereal layer., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining corn syrup and remaining butter. Cook on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted, stirring once. Add chocolate chips; cook 30-40 seconds longer or until chips are melted, stirring once. Spread over top., Sprinkle with peanuts and reserved pretzels; press down gently. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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Make and share this No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup smooth peanut butter
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1/3 cup light corn syrup
4 1/2 cups corn flakes, coarsely crushed
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Generously grease 13x9 baking pan or coat with nonstick spray.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan, thoroughly stir together the peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, over medium high heat and boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in corn flakes, 2/3 cup of the peanuts, the coconut, if using, and vanilla until evenly incorporated. Turn out the mixture into the baking pan, spreading to the edges.
  • Immediately sprinkle the chocolate mini morsels over the top, let stand until they melt. Using a table knife, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top.Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of peanuts over the chocolate.
  • Refrigerate until the chocolate completely sets, about 30 minutes.or freeze 15 minutes to speed chilling. Using a large, sharp knife, cut into 24 bars.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 1 week for freeze up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 101.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.9, Protein 3.4

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BARS



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Crunchy cookies, granola and peanuts are topped with creamy marshmallows, peanut butter and chocolate for a decadent treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup coarsely chopped honey-roasted peanuts
4 Nature Valley™ peanut butter crunchy granola bars (2 pouches from 8.9-oz box), crushed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, leaving foil hanging over 2 opposite sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place cookies. Cover; process until cookies are finely chopped.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in chopped cookies and 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips until well mixed. Press in bottom of baking dish.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave milk and peanut butter chips uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; microwave 30 to 60 seconds longer, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Stir in peanuts and crushed granola bars. Spread over chocolate layer. If peanut butter mixture starts to set, microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until warm and spreadable.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the oil uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. Drizzle chocolate diagonally over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. To cut bars, remove from pan, using foil to lift. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in cool place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Prepare the ingredients in advance: This will help you save time and ensure that all the ingredients are properly measured and ready to use when you start making the bars.
  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate will greatly affect the taste of the bars. Choose a high-quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overmix the peanut butter and chocolate mixtures: Overmixing can make the bars too dense and hard. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the bars thoroughly before cutting them: This will help them hold their shape and make them easier to cut.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator: They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

No-bake chocolate peanut butter crunch bars are an easy and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a quick and easy snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying treat that is sure to please everyone. Give them a try today!

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