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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Instructions

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)

Toast Your Graham Crackers 🔥
Lightly toast the graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with peanut butter to deepen their flavor and add a subtle caramelized note that elevates the entire bar.
Temper Your Chocolate Properly 🍫
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil at low heat (around 110°F) and stir constantly to prevent seizing, ensuring a smooth, glossy chocolate coating that sets beautifully without a grainy texture.
Chill Between Layers ❄️
Refrigerate the peanut butter base for 15-20 minutes before pouring the chocolate layer on top to prevent the layers from mixing and to help the chocolate set faster and more evenly.
Strategic Sea Salt Placement 🧂
Sprinkle sea salt on the chocolate layer immediately after pouring, while still warm, so it adheres properly and creates a sophisticated sweet-salty contrast that enhances the peanut butter flavor.
Cut with a Hot Knife 🔪
Dip your knife in hot water and wipe dry between each cut to create clean, professional-looking bars without the chocolate cracking or sticking, resulting in pristine presentation.