No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars — Like Homemade Reese’s, Only Better
The perfect, easy dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers
My husband loves Reese’s cups, so he was skeptical until his first bite — and then he was hooked. He actually preferred these!
No-bake desserts are my favorite — they save oven space and keep things simple. These bars are exactly that: effortless and delicious.
They require only a few pantry staples — the kind everyone usually has on hand.
The hardest part is resisting eating them all.
I usually make a double batch — family and friends always ask for extras. My husband tends to eat his fair share too!
These bars are perfect for cookie exchanges, bake sales, or a simple family dessert everyone will love.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
- 2 cups graham crackers crushed
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
Chocolate Layer
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
Instructions
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Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
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Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until they form fine crumbs.
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Add melted butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter to the crumbs. Pulse until completely combined.
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Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the 1/4 cup peanut butter on top. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between bursts, until smooth.
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Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and smooth with a spatula to cover evenly.
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Chill in the refrigerator for about 3 hours, or until firm. Cut into squares and serve.
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Enjoy!
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