Nostalgic Lunchroom Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: Pure Joy
Relive your school days with these delightful no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars. They feature a chewy peanut butter base topped with a rich chocolate layer, perfect for lunchboxes or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
Notes
- For easier cutting, let the bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg