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Irresistible No Bake Peanut Butter Bars You Can Make in Minutes

Learn how to make delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Bars. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients — fresh, high-quality peanut butter makes all the difference. I always opt for natural peanut butter with just peanuts and a pinch of salt, avoiding those loaded with added sugars or oils. This keeps the bars tasting rich but not overly sweet. For the base, crispy rice cereal adds a lovely crunch and lightness, balancing the creamy peanut butter perfectly. When choosing your chocolate topping, I recommend using semi-sweet chips for that classic, slightly bittersweet contrast, but feel free to swap in dark or milk chocolate depending on your preference.

  • 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (no added sugar)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and peanut butter together until smooth and well combined. This is a great time to take a little taste — it’s the heart of your bars!
  3. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until fully incorporated. The mixture will thicken and become slightly crumbly.
  4. Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal, making sure every bit is coated but still keeping the cereal’s crunch.
  5. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. I like to use the back of a spatula or even clean hands to get a smooth, compact layer.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until glossy and smooth.
  7. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm and the chocolate is set.
  9. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper edges and cut into squares. For clean cuts, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it dry between slices.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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