Peanut Butter Bars
These Peanut Butter Bars are a quick and easy recipe that's made with simple ingredients and loved by every peanut butter lover. They’re a no bake dessert that combines classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a very simple way.
Ingredients
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened (1 stick))
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar (start with 4 cups and add more if too wet.)
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles (optional)
Directions
- 1
Line an 8x8” or 9x9" dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and softened butter and blend on medium speed with an electric hand mixer until smooth. (or use the the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment).
- 3
Next, add the vanilla extract and salt and blend to combine.
- 4
Gradually add the powdered sugar mixing on low speed in between each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as you add. start with 4 cups but you may need a little more if the peanut butter is too wet.
- 5
Mix just until the sugar is incorporated and the dough looks like large crumbles.
- 6
Pour the dough to the prepared pan and press it down into an even layer. For an extra smooth top, place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper over top and press the dough down until flat.
- 7
In medium microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and heat for 30-seconds then stir and repeat for 2 other 30- intervals, stirring between each interval.
- 8
Pour the melted chocolate over top of the peanut butter mixture and spread it out evenly.
- 9
Top with sprinkles while the chocolate is wet.
- 10
Place the bars in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set.
- 11
Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.