Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (Print Version)
Creamy chocolate peanut butter bars that chill to a smooth, sweet finish in just over an hour.
# Ingredients:
Base
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¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
Topping
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2 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
# Instructions:
01 -
Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs using a stand or hand mixer.
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Mix in 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter until well combined.
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Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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In a heatproof bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth after each, to melt and blend evenly.
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Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the peanut butter base.
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Refrigerate bars for 1 hour to set.
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Allow bars to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For cleaner slices, warm a knife under hot water and dry it before cutting.