Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled (226g)
• 1½ cups creamy peanut butter (divided (396g)
• 1¾ cups powdered sugar (210g)
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (240g)
• 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips (270g)

Instructions

1. Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square dish with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and 1¼ cups (330g) of peanut butter. Use a handheld electric mixer and mix on medium speed until fully combined. (You can also whisk this together by hand!)
3. Add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture. Mix on medium speed until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Add the graham cracker crumbs and fold them into the mixture with a silicone spatula. Transfer to the lined dish and smooth into an even layer. Store in the refrigerator while you make the chocolate topping.
5. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the remaining ¼ cup (66g) of peanut butter. Cook at 100% power for 30 to 40 second bursts, stirring between each increment, until just a few small pieces of chocolate remain (about 2 minutes). Stir one last time until fully smooth.
6. Pour over the peanut butter base, then smooth into an even layer. Chill for at least 2 hours for the bars to set. Cut into bars and enjoy.