09/19/2026
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
For the crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar (optional)
For the peanut butter filling
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt, optional
For the chocolate topping
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil, optional
For decoration
8–12 mini peanut butter cups, chopped
Extra chocolate chips or peanut butter cups, optional
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some paper hanging over the edges for easy removal.
Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
Add the melted butter and sugar, if using. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Place in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
1. Make the peanut butter layer
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing until well combined.
Add vanilla extract and salt.
Mix until the filling is thick, smooth, and spreadable.
Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
