Indulge in the rich, creamy combination of chocolate and peanut butter with these delightful chocolate peanut butter bars. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion and will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. The bars have a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious layer of peanut butter and then finished off with a smooth, chocolatey coating. These bars are a crowd-pleaser and will leave everyone wanting more. Whip up a batch of these delicious bars in no time and enjoy the heavenly flavors!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat together 1 cup of peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread this mixture over the graham cracker crust in the baking dish.
- Next, melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring occasionally until smooth. Pour this mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a classic favorite in America. It was popularized by the iconic Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Peanut butter is a great source of protein and healthy fats, making these bars not only delicious but also somewhat nutritious.
You can customize these bars by adding chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even drizzling caramel sauce on top for an extra indulgent touch.