Grandma’s Famous No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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🍯 Grandma’s Famous No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars 🍫

“The Dessert That Makes People Lose Their Minds!”

🕰 A Little Slice of History

Passed down from my grandmother’s handwritten recipe book, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a classic that’s stood the test of time. Back in the day, she made them for church picnics, school bake sales, and Sunday suppers — and there was never a crumb left behind.

They taste like a homemade version of a Reese’s cup but richer, creamier, and more nostalgic. And guess what? No oven needed. Just mix, layer, and chill. Even my 10-year-old makes them without help — and still manages to make people swoon.

💌 Why You’ll Love It

  • ✅ No baking required
  • ✅ Only 6 basic ingredients
  • ✅ Comes together in under 20 minutes
  • ✅ Kid-friendly to make — and to eat!
  • ✅ Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or “just because”

👩‍🍳 Ingredients

For the Base:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt (optional but enhances flavor)

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

📝 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar.
  2. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Press mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the top.

Step 2: Make the Topping

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
  2. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1½ minutes total).
  3. Pour the chocolate mixture over the base layer and spread evenly.

Step 3: Chill and Slice

  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
  2. Cut into squares or bars. Store in the fridge in an airtight container (if they last that long).

🧬 Formation & Method

This dessert is a layered bar: a soft, peanut buttery graham base topped with a smooth, glossy chocolate layer. No oven, no mixer — just classic pantry ingredients and a little time in the fridge. That’s it!

❤️ The Lovers of This Recipe

Over the years, I’ve shared this recipe with:

  • School teachers
  • Party guests
  • New neighbors
  • Co-workers
  • Sleepover snack tables

And I still get messages like:
“Please tell me you brought the peanut butter bars!”
“My husband ate half the pan last night.”
“This is BETTER than Reese’s!”

📣 Conclusion — A Must-Make Classic

This is more than a dessert — it’s a memory maker. It’s a simple recipe with big impact, made from pantry staples, and loved by all ages. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, you’ll be proud to bring these to the table.

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