No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 20 x Chocolate wafer cookies
- 1/2 c. Peanuts, salted
- 4 Tbsp. Margarine, softened
- 1 1/4 c. Graham cracker crumbs, 11 whole crackers
- 1 c. Powdered sugar
- 3/4 c. Peanut butter, creamy
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp. Margarine, softened
- 1/2 c. Chocolate chips
- 1/4 c. Peanuts, minced
Directions
- ABOUT 4 Hrs BEFORE Or possibly EARLY IN THE DAY:
- BOTTOM LAYER: In a blender at medium speed or possibly in a food processor with knife blade attached, blend chocolate wafers and 1/2 c. peanuts to fine crumbs.
- In 11 x 7-inch metal baking pan, with hands, mix chocolate- crumb mix with margarine til well blended; firmly press mix onto bottom of pan.
- Chill to set crust.
- MIDDLE LAYER: In large bowl, with hands, mix graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and 4 tbsp margarine til blended.
- With hands, knead mix til smooth. Pat peanut butter mix proportionately over chilled crust.
- TOP LAYER: Sprinkle chocolate chips and minced peanuts over peanut butter mix. Cover with plastic wrap. With hands, firmly press down chocolate chips and minced peanuts. Chill, covered, for at least 3 hrs.
- When cool, cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pcs. Store refrigerated in tightly covered container. Also freezes well.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 88g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 446 | |
| Calories from Fat 226 | 51% |
| Total Fat 25.81g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 6.89g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 1.39g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium 259mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 48.06g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 25.17g | 17% |
| Protein 8.17g | 13% |
