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A stack of three peanut butter bars with chocolate topping and chopped peanuts.

Peanut Butter Bars

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 bars
Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter divided
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, melted unsalted butter, vanilla, salt, and 1 cup creamy peanut butter until smooth and well blended.
    Mixing graham cracker and peanut butter base for Peanut Butter Bars.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
    Pressing the peanut butter bar base mixture into a rectangular pan.
  • Place semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 15-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the base. If using, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and lightly press so they adhere.
    Peanut Butter Bars topped with chocolate and chopped peanuts.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into 15 small bars.
    Peanut Butter Bars topped with chocolate and chopped peanuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 172mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Peanut Butter Bars
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