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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

No-bake peanut butter bars with chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 people
Calories 3371.5 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan For melting butter and mixing the base
  • 1 Mixing Spoon or Spatula For combining ingredients and spreading
  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Pan For forming the bars
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl For melting chocolate chips

Ingredients
  

Main

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups peanut butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Press into a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Melt chocolate chips and spread over the top. Cool until hardened, at least 1 hour.

Notes

For a truly professional finish, ensure all ingredients, especially the peanut butter, are at room temperature to blend more smoothly into the melted butter and sugars. When melting the chocolate, a double boiler offers more control than a microwave, preventing scorching; stir frequently until just smooth. For a cleaner cut, score the bars lightly after about 30 minutes in the fridge, then make final cuts once fully set. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on the chocolate layer just before it sets can elevate the flavor profile, balancing the sweetness.