Peanut Butter Bars

Posted on by aimee

It’s amazing how the simple things in life make me happy.

Like a 12 week old puppy who hasn’t had in accident in 4 days (not that I’m counting or anything).

Or ordering new bedding that I’ve been dying to get. And getting free shipping on a down comforter.

And also the combination of anything chocolate and peanut butter. I have said it before and I know I will continue saying it, but desserts just don’t get any better than chocolate and peanut butter. I first had these bars at a bridal shower a few years ago. After devouring consuming about six of them I asked for the recipe because I knew I had to make them myself.

There are a handful of recipes that I don’t tend to make very often. Not because they aren’t good, but just the opposite. They are too good. I eat them all and very fast. This is one of those recipes (here is another).

The best part about these is that they are no bake. It takes about 10 minutes to throw everything together, and if you want to eat them quickly just pop them in the freezer for about 20 minutes. The original recipe called for making the chocolate frosting with chocolate chips, but I decided to use the frosting recipe from these fudge brownies (it was too good not to make again).

The result…it’s like eating homemade Reese’s peanut butter cups, and you just can’t beat that! I actually already have more plans for the peanut butter filling.

Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Bars
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups powdered sugar

Frosting:
¼ cup (1/2 stick) salted butter
¼ cup milk
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar

Put butter and peanut and butter in a 2 quart glass bowl. Microwave for approximately 90 seconds or until melted. Stir together.

Add graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar and mix together (will get thick). Spread mixture into a greased 9 x 9 inch baking pan.

To make frosting, heat butter, milk and cocoa over medium high heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Add in powdered sugar and stir until smooth. Pour over peanut butter mixture. Cool completely before serving.


 

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  • http://www.dailysalt.org Nina

    A homemade Reese’s PB cup = heaven. These look fantastic!

  • Jen

    This looks like a PERFECT easter dessert…. you are coming home for easter, right?!?! :)

  • http://keepitsweetblog.com Lauren at Keep It Sweet

    I completely agree with you- chocolate and peanut butter are something to be very thankful for:-)

  • http://www.marriedupwithwine.com Mandy

    I just quartered the recipe because I wanted a little taste of it, and it still made a very satisfying amount!! Absolutely delicious. I feel so guilty right now, but YUM!

  • http://rebekahrose.blogspot.com/ Rebekah @ Making Miracles

    I love homemade PB Bars!! I had found this recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Peanut-Butter-Bars-I/Detail.aspx on AllRecipes.com awhile back that we all loved too; I will have to give yours a shot! Yumm!

  • Kristi from WA, the state!

    These were awesome and so simple! I did not have graham crackers, but I did have Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch! and let me tell you….Whoa Baby! Just replace the graham crackers with the same amount of cereal. So great.

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