Name: Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 0.5 cup butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 1 cup peanut butter; 1 cup chocolate chips; 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter

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Peanut Butter Bars

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Start by making your graham cracker crumbs if you haven’t already. I like to do this in my blender or food processor but you can also put them in a plastic bag and crush them with something like a rolling pin. Just make sure that they’re finely crushed, similar to bread crumbs.

Line a square pan with parchment paper. I’ve made these with an 8×8 AND a 9×9 inch pan.

Place the graham cracker crumbs in a large bowl and mix in the melted butter, powdered sugar, sea salt, and peanut butter until well combined. Pour that into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.

In the same bowl, melt the chocolate with the coconut oil. I do this in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between. Pour on top of the peanut butter mixture and spread evenly.

Put in the fridge to chill until hardened, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and ENJOY!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Achieve Perfect Chocolate Temper 🍫
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil at a 2:1 ratio and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before pouring to prevent a dull, streaky finish and ensure a glossy, snappy chocolate layer.
Toast Graham Crackers for Depth 🔆
Lightly toast graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes before mixing with peanut butter to add a subtle caramelized flavor that elevates the entire bar.
Balance Salt Placement Strategically 🧂
Sprinkle sea salt on the warm chocolate layer immediately after pouring, as it enhances the peanut-chocolate contrast and prevents the bars from tasting one-dimensional.
Use Natural Peanut Butter for Superior Texture 🥜
Choose natural peanut butter without added oils and sugar for a creamier, more authentic flavor, and slightly reduce powdered sugar quantities to compensate for its density.
Chill Between Layers for Clean Cuts ❄️
Refrigerate the peanut butter base for 10 minutes before adding the chocolate layer to create a firmer base that won't shift, resulting in cleaner, more professional-looking bar cuts.