# Peanut Butter Bars

> These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

**Prep time:** 25 mins
**Additional time:** 1 hrs
**Total time:** 1 hrs 25 mins

**Recipe by:** Nancy
**Updated:** August 22, 2022
**Source:** AllRecipes

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## Ingredients

- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter

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## Shopping List

### Pantry
- [ ] 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- [ ] 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- [ ] 1 cup peanut butter
- [ ] 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- [ ] 4 tablespoons peanut butter (additional)

### Dairy
- [ ] 1 cup butter or margarine

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## Instructions

1. **Make the crust.** Mix together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, and 1 cup peanut butter in a medium bowl until well-blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.

2. **Make the topping.** Place chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth. Spread mixture over crust.

3. **Chill and cut.** Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into 12 squares.

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## Nutrition Information

**Per Serving:**
532 calories; total fat 37g; saturated fat 17g; cholesterol 41mg; sodium 320mg; total carbohydrate 49g; dietary fiber 3g; total sugars 38g; protein 9g; calcium 26mg; iron 2mg; potassium 275mg

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## Source

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9999/peanut-butter-bars-i/