No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

We love to bake. Pulling a cake, cookie, or pie out of the oven is so satisfying. There are times, though, when we like to skip the oven altogether and let the refrigerator do the work instead. Such is the case with these super delicious, no-bake chocolate peanut butter squares. First of all, there’s no more natural combination than chocolate and peanut butter; both are sweet, but an addition of saltiness from the peanut butter ups the chocolate factor even more. We prefer creamy peanut butter over chunky, but don’t make a special trip to the grocery store and use what you have on hand. We add a differently layer of crunchiness to pull the dessert together.

 

Chocolate and peanut butter are amazing on their own, but why not up the sweet factor by adding another layer of goodness by whipping up a quick graham cracker crumble. Note: this isn’t a crust! It acts as a kind of filler to the peanut butter, bringing a crunchy sweetness to keep the peanut butter from becoming too cloying. It is a soft crunch, compared to the crunch that would come from using chunky peanut butter. And it adds that little mystery ingredient that will make everyone wonder just what it is that makes these so irresistible.

Once everything is put together, all we have to do is sit back and relax, content in knowing that an amazing treat awaits us. Since this is a no-bake recipe, a little refrigeration time is needed to set the peanut butter and chocolate. The hardest part of making this amazing dessert is waiting for it to finish “baking” before serving, but trust us, it’s well worth the wait. And it’s a good idea to let these warm up slightly before cutting into squares. Ultimately, topping peanut butter with chocolate is always a good idea, so whip this up and enjoy!

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