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Peanut Butter Bars

Decadent peanut butter bars with a chewy cookie crust and a creamy peanut butter filling, topped with chocolate. A perfect no-bake treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Crust
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg egg room temperature
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed
  • 2 cups miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups chopped, divided
Optional Topping
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg until well mixed.
  3. Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the thawed whipped topping.
  5. Fold in about 1.5 cups of the chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, reserving the rest for topping.
  6. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the crust.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups over the filling.
  8. For an optional chocolate drizzle, melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil in the microwave or on the stovetop. Drizzle over the bars.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

These bars are best served chilled. You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.