Name: no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 2 h 23 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter (226 grams); 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (104 grams); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 cups QUICK oats (300 grams); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 ounces); 1/2 cup peanut butter (no stir recommended, 128 grams)

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No-bake chocolate peanut butter bars are a quick and easy, rich dessert for any occasion.

no bake chocolate peanut butter bars

These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars with oatmeal and a thick chocolaty center are divine! They are so decadent, but so easy to make.

We love no bake cookies around here, all year long and for any occasion. They are perfect for a summer dessert since you don't have to turn on the oven, but just as yummy to add to your Christmas cookie trays.

The bottom and top layers are similar to the buttery oatmeal layers of these raspberry crumble bars, minus the flour and baking. A thick layer of chocolate and peanut butter rests between.

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ingredients and tools to make no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars with oatmeal

You only need 6 ingredients!

oatmeal, peanut butter, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, butter, brown sugar

You'll first heat together salted butter with light brown sugar and pure vanilla extract. Combined with Quick, 1-minute oats, this makes the crust and topping.

Melt together semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter for the center.

We recommend peanut butter that does NOT need stirring because of oil separation.

Here, I use an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. You may use 9-inch, but your treats will be thinner.

For best results, instead of greasing the pan, I line the pan with non-stick foil. That way you can easily lift the bars from the pan to cut.

pouring butter oatmeal mixture into baking pan — Melt the butter, sugar, and oatmeal to form the bottom layer.

melting and stirring chocolate and peanut butter — Melt chocolate and peanut butter for the middle layer.

topping no-bake chocolate oatmeal bars with chocolate — Top with remaining oatmeal and butter.

butter oatmeal crust for bar cookies — Refrigerate!

no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars — Cut into squares.

how to store your bars

Store the bars in an air-tight container at room temperature for 3 days, or in the refrigerator for a week. You may also freeze the bars for 3 months.

chocolate peanut butter no-bake bar cookies with oatmeal

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Yield: 9 squares

no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars

Rich, delicious no bake chocolate peanut butter bars with oatmeal are so EASY to make. Only 6 ingredients, with a fudgy center.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 23 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter (226 grams)
½ cup packed light brown sugar (104 grams)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups QUICK oats (300 grams)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)
½ cup peanut butter (no stir recommended, 128 grams)

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick foil. (You may add a spray of non-stick spray to make these even easier to serve.) Set aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract.
Stir in the oatmeal. Heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Spread a bit more than half of the mixture to evenly cover the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Transfer the rest of the mixture to a bowl. Set aside.
In a new saucepan (or the same saucepan, cleaned) add the chocolate and peanut butter over low heat. Heat, stirring frequently until the chocolate chips have almost melted. Remove from heat and stir very well until the chips are fully melted and the mixture smooth.
Spread evenly over the oats.
Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to slightly set the chocolate.
Evenly spread the remaining oatmeal mixture over the top.
Cool for at least two hours.
Let the bars come to room temperature and cut into 9 or 16 squares.

Notes

We suggest weighing ingredients with a digital scale for best results.

It's best to use peanut butter that is not separated and that does not need to be stirred first.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 498Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 306mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 4gSugar: 23gProtein: 7g

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Hi! I’m Meaghan, the creator behind the edible art and recipes at TheDecoratedCookie.com. I’m the author of two food craft cookbooks: SUGARLICIOUS and COOKIE SENSATIONS. I’ve teamed up with Beth for more fun in the kitchen making easy, sweet treats.