No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Squares – Easy & Delicious!

Hi there, food lover! 👋

Craving something sweet, nostalgic, and irresistibly peanut-buttery—but don’t feel like turning on the oven? You’re in the perfect place! Today we’re whipping up No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Squares, a delightfully simple treat that blends creamy peanut butter, crunchy cookie bits, and a silky chocolate topping. 🍫🥜

No-bake desserts carry a special kind of old-fashioned charm. They’re the kind of recipes passed around at church gatherings, school bake sales, and family kitchens where simplicity meets pure comfort. This recipe honors that tradition with just a handful of pantry staples that magically come together into soft, chewy bars that slice beautifully and taste even better.

Whether you need a last-minute dessert, an after-school snack, or a sweet bite for your coffee break, these bars deliver big flavor with minimal effort. They chill instead of bake, set into fudgy perfection, and disappear faster than you can say “save me another square!”

Let’s get mixing, pressing, chilling… and enjoying! 😋✨

Ingredients

Base Layer

• 2 cups crushed graham crackers or crunchy cookies
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Topping

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Prep your pan.
   Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix the base.
   In a large bowl, combine crushed cookies, melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until a thick dough forms.
3. Press into the pan.
   Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish. Press firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or your hands.
4. Make the topping.
   Melt chocolate chips with 2 tbsp peanut butter in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring between) or on the stovetop until smooth.
5. Spread chocolate.
   Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and spread into a smooth, even layer.
6. Chill.
   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
7. Slice & enjoy.
   Lift from the pan, cut into squares, and savor the creamy-crunchy perfection!

Nutritional Information

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🔥 Baking Time: None
⏳ Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling)
⚡ Calories per serving: ~260 | 🍽️ Servings: 16 squares

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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️