Description
Delicious and easy No-Bake Easter Peanut Butter Bars featuring a creamy peanut butter base, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a decadent chocolate topping adorned with festive pastel candy eggs and sprinkles. Perfect for a sweet springtime treat with no oven required.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Base
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Topping
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Decoration
- 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs (like Mini Eggs or M&M’s)
- Optional Easter sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
- Form the Base Layer: Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the base layer.
- Melt the Chocolate Topping: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut or vegetable oil into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Assemble the Bars: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base. Spread gently with a spatula to cover the surface completely.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs and optional Easter sprinkles on top. Press them lightly into the chocolate so they adhere well.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm and the chocolate has set completely.
- Serve: Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- For a crunchier texture, use crunchy peanut butter or mix in chopped nuts.
- Substitute white chocolate or pastel candy melts for a colorful festive variation.
