Peanut Butter Dream Bars
These rich and creamy Peanut Butter Dream Bars are the perfect no-bake dessert! With a crunchy graham cracker crust, a smooth peanut butter filling, and a luscious chocolate topping, they’re a heavenly treat for peanut butter lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
**For the crust:**
– 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
**For the peanut butter layer:**
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**For the chocolate topping:**
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until well mixed, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch pan.
2. In another bowl, beat peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the crust.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
6. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
– Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
– Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
– For easier cutting, run a knife under hot water before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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