5 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars No Bake Food

5 INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS (NO BAKE!)

Steps:

• Butter and line a 8" / 20cm square dish or pan with baking paper.
• Place the Base ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. Press into the prepared pan.
• Melt the Topping ingredients (I do it in the microwave in 2 x 30 second bursts). Pour and spread over the Base - smooth the top or do swirls (see photos for examples of each).
• Refrigerate until set - about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from fridge, allow to come to room temp slightly (so top cuts neatly). Cut into 16 squares (or whatever shape you want!). Best served at room temperature.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS

Steps:

• Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Set aside.Add butter, powdered sugar, 1 cup peanut butter and graham cracker in a large bowl. Mix to combine.
• Layer into the prepared pan.
• Add the 1/2 cup of peanut butter and chocolate chips to a small bowl. Microwave in 15 second intervals until fully melted.
• Pour onto of the peanut butter layer and smooth with a rubber spatula.
• Place in the refrigerator to firm up for an hour.
• To serve, cut into squares and enjoy!

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil or parchment paper, making sure to leave some overhang for easy removal, and set aside.
• Combine the melted butter and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until fully combined. Then, add the graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup at a time, and mix until fully combined.
• Scoop the peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down into one even layer. Set aside.
• Add the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20 to 30 increments, stirring well after each increment, until completely melted and smooth.
• Pour the melted chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter layer and spread it around into one even layer.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 and 1/2 hours or until the bars are firm and the chocolate topping is set. Once the bars are firm, lift them out of the pan using the overhang from the foil or parchment paper, slice, and enjoy!

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
• Mix the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and confectioners' sugar together in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 cup (250g) of peanut butter, then press evenly into prepared baking pan.
• Melt remaining 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove. Stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer.
• Chill in the refrigerator until completely firm, at least 2 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve chilled. Setting them out for a few hours at room temperature for serving is OK.
• Cover leftover bars tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

REESES SQUARES - 5 INGREDIENTS & NO BAKE (REESE'S)

Steps:

• Combine graham crumbs, sugar and peanut butter and mix well.
• Blend in melted butter until well combined.
• Press mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Melt chocolate chips in microwave or in double boiler.
• Spread over peanut butter mixture.
• Chill until just set and cut into bars (these are very hard to cut if the chocolate gets "rock hard".