Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar
A no-bake treat with a crunchy chocolate cookie base, a creamy peanut butter filling, and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfect for a quick dessert fix.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 24 cookies chocolate sandwich cookies
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Crush the 24 chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Melt 4 tbsp butter and mix with the crumbs until well combined.
- 2
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking pan. Place in the freezer while you make the filling.
- 3
In a bowl, beat together 1 cup peanut butter, 1.5 cups powdered sugar, and the remaining 2 tbsp melted butter until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Return to the freezer for 15 minutes, until firm.
- 5
Melt 1.5 cups chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until the chocolate is set. Cut into bars and serve.
- 7
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x9 inch baking pan
- mixing bowls
- spatula
- microwave-safe bowl
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