Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

By: Megan

December 29, 2025

Everyday Culinary Delights👩‍🍳

Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

These Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars are rich, creamy, and loaded with peanut butter and chocolate layers. Made with simple ingredients, these bars taste just like a Reese’s cup and are perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack!

Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars
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Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

These Reese’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars are rich, creamy, and loaded with peanut butter and chocolate layers. Made with simple ingredients, these bars taste just like a Reese’s cup and are perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack!

  • Author: Chef Megan

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1cup(240g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2cup(115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4cups(150g) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2cups(180g) crushed graham crackers
  • 1 1/2cups(270g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tbspcreamy peanut butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer:In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers.Stir until well combined and smooth.Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers.
  3. Stir until well combined and smooth.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  5. Make the Chocolate Topping:In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
  7. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
  8. Assemble the Bars:Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  9. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer in the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  10. Chill and Set:Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are firm and set.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are firm and set.
  12. Cut and Serve:Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.Serve and enjoy!
  13. Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
  14. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Add a crunch:Use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped peanuts to the peanut butter layer for added texture.
Storage:Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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