Description
A straightforward recipe for making classic, no-bake peanut butter bars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
- If you do not have shortening, you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil for the chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peanut butter bars, no bake, dessert, chocolate topping, easy sweets