Peanut Butter Cup Bars

These Peanut Butter Cup Bars are SO DELICIOUS! A creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between a graham cracker crust and topped with rich chocolate.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust:

113.5 g unsalted butter
63 g graham cracker crumbs

For the Filling:

258 g smooth peanut butter
56.75 g unsalted butter
210 g powdered sugar

For the Topping:

90 g milk chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Equipment

Mixing bowls
9x9-inch baking pan
Rubber spatula
Microwave-safe bowl
Refrigerator

Method

Mastering Peanut Butter Cup Bars:

Start by melting 113.5g of unsalted butter in a mixing bowl. Once melted, stir in the 63g of graham cracker crumbs and combine until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan to form an even layer.
In a separate bowl, combine 258g of smooth peanut butter and 56.75g of unsalted butter. Mix until smooth. Gradually add in the 210g of powdered sugar, stirring until fully incorporated and creamy. Once combined, spread the peanut butter filling over the crust evenly.
Using a microwave-safe bowl, heat 90g of milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the countertop to help the chocolate settle.
Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate has fully set.

Notes

These bars can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for freshness.
Freezing is an option; slice beforehand and layer with parchment paper.
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.