These Bake Sale Golden Peanut Butter Bars are a crowd-pleasing treat that is perfect for bake sales, parties, or just a sweet indulgence at home. With a golden crust, a creamy peanut butter filling, and a chocolatey drizzle, these bars are sure to become a favorite. The recipe is simple and requires only a few ingredients, making it a quick and easy dessert option. Enjoy these delightful bars with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Once melted, stir in ¼ cup of creamy peanut butter until fully combined.
- Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set.
- Once fully set, cut into bars and serve.
