Best 8 No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

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Calling all peanut butter lovers! These no-bake peanut butter bars are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with a combination of creamy peanut butter, oats, honey, and chocolate chips, these bars are packed with flavor and texture. The best part? They require no baking, making them a quick and easy dessert option.

In this article, we'll provide you with two variations of our no-bake peanut butter bar recipe: a classic version and a chocolate peanut butter swirl version. Both recipes are simple to follow and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic peanut butter bar or one with a rich chocolate twist, we have you covered. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on making these delicious treats!

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.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are made with only five ingredients and they taste like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! Chocolate and peanut butter come together in this delicious no bake dessert recipe.

Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14-15 full graham crackers)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1 pkg. chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix the powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter and melted butter together in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the mixture into an ungreased 9X13 pan and gently press until the pan is evenly coated and the graham cracker layer is smooth and even.
  • Melt the chocolate chips and pour over the top. Use a butter knife to evenly spread the chocolate over the top of the graham cracker layer.
  • Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until the chocolate sets up. Before serving, let the bars return to room temperature (about 15-20 minutes and then cut into squares.

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 PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
3 cups old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from heat; stir in oats. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan; press lightly. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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.

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

PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE BARS



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These bars are perfect for when you're craving a peanut butter cup, but can't quite get to them. Inspired by buckeyes, they have that same fudgy-salty-sweet vibe, but with a layer of caramelized flavor from letting the butter turn golden brown after it melted. You can make these treats in just about any size pan, even a mini muffin tin for that true peanut butter cup feel. Cut them into bars or squares with a knife, or use cookie cutters to make cute shapes if you need a project for the kids. Or even the adults, because that sort of thing never gets old.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 (8-by-8-inch) pan

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy), or use another nut butter
Pinch of kosher salt (optional)
1/2 cup cookie crumbs, such as graham crackers or gingersnaps, or use almond flour, coconut flour or shredded coconut
About 1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 ounces chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, any percentage (1 cup)
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Flaky sea salt, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, chopped honey-roasted peanuts, or crushed pretzels, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the base: Heat butter in a pot or skillet, letting it melt and bubble and turn brown. It will smell nutty. Add peanut butter, and turn off the heat. (If your nut butter is unsalted, add a pinch of salt.) Stir it all around until the peanut butter melts, then stir in crumbs.
  • Sweeten the mix to taste with confectioners' sugar. That could mean 1 cup, but try it as you go.
  • Spread the mixture into parchment or foil lined 8-by-8-inch pan, but really, any pan will work.
  • Make the topping: Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small pot, and melt the chocolate on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly. (Alternatively, add to a microwaveable bowl, and microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between each one.)
  • Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Sprinkle any of the toppings over, and refrigerate until the peanut butter and chocolate layers are set, about 1 hour or so. Cut these into bars or squares with a knife, or use cookie cutters for shapes. (Store in the refrigerator after cutting; they'll melt in a warm room.)

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

Tips for Making No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

  • Use a food processor or high-powered blender to ensure the peanut butter mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • If the peanut butter mixture is too thick, add a little milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Press the peanut butter mixture firmly into the pan to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Chill the bars for at least two hours before cutting and serving to allow them to set properly.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • For a fun twist, add chopped peanuts, raisins, or other mix-ins to the peanut butter mixture.
  • No-bake peanut butter bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion

No-bake peanut butter bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter and chocolate chips, and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious bars in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give no-bake peanut butter bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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