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
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Crust: 1½ cups Oreo crumbs, 4 tbsp butter (melted), ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Peanut Butter Layer: 1 cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup butter (softened), 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups powdered sugar
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Topping: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
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Melt butter and chocolate chips, stir in Oreo crumbs, and press into a 9×9 pan. Chill.
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Beat peanut butter, butter, milk, vanilla, and sugar. Spread over crust. Chill again.
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Melt chocolate chips with butter, pour over the peanut butter layer. Smooth, then chill until set.
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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