No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutesCook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 16 servings
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
10 tablespoons butter room temperature, divided
1 ½ cups peanut butter
1 cup milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with aluminium foil (see notes).
In a large bowl, cream 5 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well and press into prepared pan.
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and remaining 5 tablespoons butter for 1 minute. Stir carefully and continue to microwave in 30-second increments until smooth, stirring after each increment. Pour over peanut butter crust and spread evenly.
Chill until completely firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.