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🍫 Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars: A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty! 🥜

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Introduction:
These Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars are the ultimate treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! With a crispy, buttery peanut butter base, topped with a rich chocolate layer, these bars come together quickly and easily with no baking required. Perfect for when you want something indulgent without turning on the oven!

⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🍳 Chill Time: 2 hours

⏲ Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

🍽 Servings: 12–16 bars

🔥 Calories per Serving: ~250 kcal (approx.)

🥜 Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Base:

  • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 🍬 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 🥜 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 🥣 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • 🍫 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter

📝 Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peanut Butter Base:
  • In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, and peanut butter. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the graham cracker crumbs and mix until the mixture is evenly distributed and sticky.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to form the base.
  1. Make the Chocolate Topping:
  • In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and fully melted.
  • Once the chocolate is melted, pour it over the peanut butter base and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  1. Chill:
  • Refrigerate the bars for about 2 hours or until the chocolate is set and the bars are firm.
  1. Serve:
  • Once chilled, cut the bars into squares or rectangles and enjoy the peanut buttery, chocolaty goodness!

🤩 Why You’ll Love These Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars:

  • Easy & Quick: No baking required, and they come together in just 15 minutes!
  • Irresistibly Sweet & Salty: The combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate is simply unbeatable.
  • Make-Ahead: Great for meal prep or making ahead for a quick snack!

💡 Tips:

  • Texture Variations: For a little extra crunch, try adding chopped peanuts to the peanut butter base.
  • Chocolate Variations: You can use milk chocolate chips if you prefer a sweeter topping or dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • Storage: Keep the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze them for longer storage.

Enjoy your Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars—the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth with minimal effort!