Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the edges, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl then add the peanut butter. Mix until well combined.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Add the powdered sugar, and mix until well incorporated.2 cups powdered sugar
- Pour in the graham cracker crumbs and mix until fully combined.1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Scoop the peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to press into an even layer.
- In a smaller bowl, melt the chocolate chips and ¼ cup of peanut butter. Stir every 15 to 20 seconds until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture and smooth into a even layer.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until the bars set and the chocolate becomes solid.
- Cut and serve.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 square when the entire dessert has been cut into 20 equal sized servings. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Serving Size
1 square
Amount per Serving
Calories
355
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
60
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
186
mg
8
%
Potassium
207
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
293
IU
6
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
