🍫🥜 Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars
Ingredients
For the base
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup butter, melted
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1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
For the chocolate layer
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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½ cup peanut butter
🥣 Instructions
1. Make the base
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In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, melted butter, and 1 cup peanut butter until well combined.
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Press the mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch pan. Set aside.
2. Make the chocolate topping
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and ½ cup peanut butter.
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Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
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Pour over the peanut butter-graham cracker base. Spread evenly.
3. Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
4. Serve
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Cut into bars and enjoy!
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Keep refrigerated for a firmer texture or at room temperature for softer bars.
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Crunch boost: Add chopped peanuts or Rice Krispies to the base.
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Chocolate variation: Use milk or dark chocolate chips.
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Drizzle style: Melt chocolate and peanut butter separately and drizzle for a swirled effect.
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Mini bars: Use a mini muffin pan for bite-sized treats.
If you want, I can also give you:
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Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars (extra chocolatey)
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No-bake peanut butter dream bars with caramel layer
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Healthier protein-style chocolate peanut butter bars
Which one should I give next?
