No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are the fastest way to crush a Reese’s craving without turning on the oven. In ten minutes you’ll press a thick peanut-butter-graham base and silky chocolate layer into one pan; the fridge does the rest. The bars slice like fudge and taste like a peanut-butter cup with a satisfying crunch. If you love my Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie, these squares are its cooler, no-bake cousin.
★★★★½ 4.5 (147 reviews)
Why You'll Love No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars – Easy 5-Ingredient Treat
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars need 5 pantry staples and 10 minutes—no oven, no fuss. Creamy, chocolatey & family-loved.
- Only 5 ingredients you already have
- 10-minute prep, no oven, no candy thermometer
- Make-ahead; keeps a week in fridge or 3 months in freezer
- Kid-friendly, potluck-proven, gluten-free option included
Ingredients
Butter: use real butter for firm set; margarine makes bars oilyPeanut butter: regular commercial brands like Jif set best; natural stir-style works if well mixedGraham crackers: swap with crushed Rice Chex for gluten-free
- Butter: use real butter for firm set; margarine makes bars oily
- Peanut butter: regular commercial brands like Jif set best; natural stir-style works if well mixed
- Graham crackers: swap with crushed Rice Chex for gluten-free
Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Instructions
Line the pan: foil an 8×8-inch pan leaving overhang for easy removal
Mix the base: stir melted butter, graham crumbs, powdered sugar and 1 cup peanut butter until thick dough forms
Press: pack mixture firmly into pan; smooth top with spatula
Expert Tips for No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars – Easy 5-Ingredient Treat
- Score the chocolate after 15 minutes chilling to get clean cuts
- Use a plastic knife—won’t scratch the chocolate
- Want thicker bars? Use a 9×5 loaf pan instead
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars – Easy 5-Ingredient Treat
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars need 5 pantry staples and 10 minutes—no oven, no fuss. Creamy, chocolatey & family-loved.
★★★★½ 4.5 (147 reviews)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 sheets)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- Flaky sea salt
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
How to Make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- Line the pan: foil an 8×8-inch pan leaving overhang for easy removal
- Mix the base: stir melted butter, graham crumbs, powdered sugar and 1 cup peanut butter until thick dough forms
- Press: pack mixture firmly into pan; smooth top with spatula
- Melt chocolate: microwave chocolate chips with remaining ¼ cup peanut butter 30-second bursts until silky; pour over base
- Chill: refrigerate 2 hours until chocolate is dull and firm; lift out, slice small squares (they’re rich!)
Nutrition
Calories: 285 kcal | Protein: 4 g
Storage
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Reheat: best fresh
FAQs
Can I make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars ahead of time?
Absolutely—flavors meld and bars firm up even better overnight.
What’s the best substitute for graham crackers?
Crushed Ritz, vanilla wafers, or gluten-free Rice Chex all work.
Why did my chocolate crack?
Chocolate was too cold when sliced; let bars sit 5 minutes or score earlier.