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Reese Peanut Butter Bars

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Submitted by karren

No-bake peanut butter bars with graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted chocolate on top. Tastes just like a Reese’s cup in bar form. Ready in 15 minutes.

YIELD

24 - 30 bars

PREP

15 min

COOK

0 min

READY

15 min

If you’ve ever wanted to make a Reese’s peanut butter cup at home, this is the shortcut. Peanut butter, melted margarine, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar get pressed into a pan, then a layer of melted chocolate chips goes right on top. No oven, no baking, no waiting.

The base tastes exactly like the inside of a peanut butter cup: sweet, crumbly, slightly salty, with that unmistakable peanut butter density. The chocolate layer sets up firm on top, giving you a clean snap when you bite through to the soft filling underneath.

Five ingredients. Fifteen minutes. These disappear fast, so consider making a double batch.

Kitchen Tips

  • Press the base firmly and evenly. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to compact it into the pan. Loose base crumbles when you cut bars.
  • Melt the chocolate gently. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler. Scorched chocolate seizes up and won’t spread.
  • Spread chocolate quickly. It starts setting the moment it hits the cool peanut butter layer. Work fast with an offset spatula for an even top.
  • Chill before cutting. Pop the pan in the fridge for 10-15 minutes so the chocolate firms up. Score with a sharp knife for clean edges.

Variations

  • Butter swap: Use melted butter instead of margarine for a richer, more authentic peanut butter cup flavor.
  • White chocolate top: Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter, creamier topping that looks striking.
  • Crunchy base: Use crunchy peanut butter for extra nut pieces in the filling, or fold in ¼ cup of chopped peanuts.

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML MARGARINE
melted
1 237
CUP ML PEANUT BUTTER
2 473
2 ½ 591
CUPS ML POWDERED SUGAR
12 346.8
OUNCES ML/G CHOCOLATE CHIP

Directions

Mix first 4 ingredients and put into a greased 9 by 13 inch pan.

Melt chips and spread over bars.

Ready to eat. ( Does not need baking).

Cut into bars.

Yield: 24 to 30.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 259g (9.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 1438 62% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 99g 152%
Saturated Fat 25g 127%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1008mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 46%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars g
Protein 41g
Vitamin A 41% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 7% Iron 21%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 

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