Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine (melted)
• 1 cup peanut butter (For the base)
• 1.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 tbsp peanut butter (For the chocolate topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Gather and measure all the ingredients.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, melted butter or margarine, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended.

3. 3

   Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9 × 13-inch pan to form the base.

4. 4

   Place the chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

5. 5

   Microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until the mixture is smooth.

6. 6

   Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the crust.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 12 squares.

Notes

The structured ingredient list contains six items, including two separately measured portions of peanut butter, despite the page description referring to five ingredients. The magazine variation mentioned in the body excerpt includes Sriracha, but it is not part of this structured recipe.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• no-bake
• refrigerated
• peanut butter
• chocolate
• vegetarian