Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Squares
These Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Squares combine creamy peanut butter, crushed graham crackers, and a rich chocolate topping. A perfect treat for any occasion—no oven required!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs finely crushed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter or crunchy for added texture
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar can be adjusted to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips semisweet, milk, or dark
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or butter for smoother chocolate topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch or 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy removal.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in the crushed graham cracker crumbs until the mixture resembles a thick dough.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the lined baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the base to set.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter (or butter) in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or 30 minutes in the freezer) until the chocolate is firm.
- Lift the chilled mixture from the pan using the parchment paper, place on a cutting board, and slice into squares.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a crunchy variation, add chopped nuts or rice cereal to the peanut butter layer. You can also swap half the graham crackers for crushed pretzels for a sweet-salty twist. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.