No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

By Gggoody

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) salted butter, melted*
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheets)
• 1 cup (120g) confectioners' (powdered) sugar
• 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons (215g) creamy peanut butter (not natural style)
• 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Details

Adapted from sallysbakingaddiction.com

Preparation

Step 1

Line a 8x8 or 9x9 square baking pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar together until combined. Stir in 3/4 cup of peanut butter. Spread into prepared baking pan.
In a small bowl, microwave 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips until melted. Stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer.
Chill until completely firm, at least 3 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Bars stay fresh stored in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.

*Unsalted butter may be used instead - add 1/4 teaspoon salt with the peanut butter in step 2.