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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars


  • Author: Marina Savoy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These no-bake peanut butter bars are a fuss-free dessert inspired by Buckeye Balls, featuring a chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and smooth chocolate topping. No oven needed!


Ingredients

  • Crust: 1½ cups Oreo crumbs, 4 tbsp butter (melted), ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • Peanut Butter Layer: 1 cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup butter (softened), 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups powdered sugar

  • Topping: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tbsp butter


Instructions

  • Melt butter and chocolate chips, stir in Oreo crumbs, and press into a 9×9 pan. Chill.

  • Beat peanut butter, butter, milk, vanilla, and sugar. Spread over crust. Chill again.

  • Melt chocolate chips with butter, pour over the peanut butter layer. Smooth, then chill until set.

  • Slice into bars and serve.

Notes

  • For clean cuts, use a hot knife and wipe between slices.
  • Use parchment with overhang to easily lift from the pan.
  • Customize with toppings like chopped nuts or candy pieces.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American