Reese's Peanut Butter Bars (No Graham Crackers)

This classic recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Bars is a delicious treat made without graham cracker crumbs. The peanut butter filling can be shaped into peanut butter balls or peanut butter eggs before dipping into melted chocolate.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1 15

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: bars

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Jennifer

Ingredients

For peanut butter filling

1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 sticks butter
1 lb powdered sugar 3 1/2 cups

For chocolate topping

4 cups chocolate chips divided
4 Tbsp margarine divided

Instructions

Layer 1

Melt in microwave 2 cups chocolate chip with 2 Tbsp margarine. Stir well then spread into 9X13 pan. Chill 15 minutes.

Layer 2

Melt together in microwave peanut butter and 2 sticks butter. Add powdered sugar and mix well. Spread on top of chocolate layer. Chill 15 minutes.

Layer 3

Melt in microwave 2 cups chocolate chip with 2 Tbsp margarine. Stir well then spread on top of peanut butter layer. Chill until firm.

Notes

Use high-quality peanut butter brand like Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butter does not work well for this recipe. Peanut butter filling can be shaped into balls or eggs before dipping in melted chocolate.

You may omit the bottom layer of chocolate on these bars.

Coconut oil may be used in place of the margarine in the chocolate. This extra fat will help the chocolate melt smoother and it'll be less likely to seize up when heating.

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