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Ditch the Reese’s for These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at DePaul chapter.

Chandler and Monica. Beyoncé and Jay Z. Chocolate and Peanut Butter. Some couples are just meant for each other. Now you can make a tray of these chocolate peanut butter bars in no time at all. It’s insanely easy and way better than anything you’ll find in plastic packaging. Be careful though — it’s easy to forget to share when you’re dealing with something this addictive.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time:1 hour Total time: 1 minuteServings:16 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Line a square baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.

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    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave

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    Add peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar. Stir until completely combined.

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    Evenly spread the mixture into the baking pan.

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    Microwave and additional 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate chips until completely melted.

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    Stir until the consistency is smooth. Spread on top of the peanut butter and cookie mixture.

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    Place in the refrigerator and let chill for 1 hour. Cut and serve.