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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

By: Kita · Published Jan 6, 2011 · Updated: May 2, 2016 · This post may contain affiliate links

No bake chocolate peanut butter squares are the sweet treat for peanut butter lovers and chocolate lovers alike. Squares of sweetened, creamy peanut butter are covered in a blanket of chocolate. What's not to love about this easy no bake dessert?

I have an uncle who considers peanut butter its own food group. I don't remember a time that there hasn't been the option of peanut butter and crackers at his house, which can really hit the spot sometimes. So the other day for my uncle's birthday, I made him these no bake chocolate peanut butter squares that I had seen the recipe for a while ago.

Let me just say, these are everything I want in a dessert. Little bites of heaven. To top it off, they were really easy (coming together quickly, with only a few ingredients).

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares Recipe \\ PassTheSushi.com

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

Tate’s Bake Shop Cookbook - As seen on Fake Ginger

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup firmly packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 2 cups smooth peanut butter
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, powdered sugar, butter, and peanut butter, and beat them with an electric mixer until they are smooth and well blended. Pat into an ungreased 15 ½ x 10 ½ x 1-inch pan. Roll the mixture flat on top with a rolling pin.

Melt the chocolate chips and butter on top of a double boiler or in the microwave. Spread the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter mixture and cut into squares while the chocolate is still warm and soft.

Chill the mixture for about 15 minutes and remove the squares from the pan.

 

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares Recipe \\ PassTheSushi.com

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  1. Kori says

    January 06, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Anything with the word peanut butter draws me in too! I love it. Although I'm not a fan of chocolate, there are many in my family who are and would love these bars. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. kimberlee knight says

    January 06, 2011 at 9:56 am

    My favorite quick dessert would have to chocolate cream cheese cupcakes. I can whip them up in minutes and they're so yummy!

    Reply
  3. RavieNomNoms says

    January 06, 2011 at 9:59 am

    Oh wow, these look so yummy. You really can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate. When I was younger my grandmother used to make graham cracker treats for us with chocolate frosting in the middle. She would put them in the fridge so they would stay together better. Those are my favorite quick dessert.

    Reply
  4. Maureen says

    January 06, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Real fast dessert usually is something like rice krispie treats but otherwise I might make lemon squares or a quick bread to put ice cream on top of .

    Reply
  5. Maya says

    January 06, 2011 at 10:11 am

    My favorite dessert has got to be chocolate fondant, you know, those little chocolate cakes with a gooey chocolate centre. When you put your fork through it, the melting chocolate just oozes slowly out...oh, it's just heaven!

    Reply
  6. nicole says

    January 06, 2011 at 10:54 am

    my go to quick dessert is chocolate fondue since it's just some melted chocolate spiked with some liquor. add fruit and some pound cake and you're all set.

    Reply
  7. Audra says

    January 06, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Oh yum! My favorite dessert (for the moment - it changes quite often!) is chocolate chip cookie brownies - brownies with cookie dough baked through it.

    Reply
  8. nicole says

    January 06, 2011 at 11:16 am

    I'm following you on Twitter

    Reply
  9. Kate @ Diethood.com says

    January 06, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Lucky Uncle! Happy Birthday to him!

    My fave quick dessert is an old one ... Watergate Salad! I love it! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Sarah Brooks says

    January 06, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    My favorite quick dessert is my vegan s'mores pie. It's a no-bake pie with only 4 ingredients and it's VERY rich. I am now following you on twitter and "like" your facebook page.

    Reply
  11. Suzanne says

    January 06, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    those peanut butter bars look amazingly good my husband thinks peanut butter is a food group too. Cute apron and I already follow you on fb.

    Reply
  12. Roxan says

    January 06, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    AND they're gluten free, which I still don't really get what that means, but I recognize it because there's no flour in there. These peanut butter squares look amazing! They remind me of the peanut butter dream bars from Mrs Fields, which is my favorite thing to get there. Happy birthday to your uncle!

    Reply
  13. The Housewife Diary says

    January 06, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    My favorite dessert is cupcakes. Not super quick, unless cheating and using the box cake mix.

    I'm following you on twitter too!

    Reply
  14. Scarletta @ Scarletta Bakes says

    January 06, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Congratulations on your first givewaway! And these peanut butter squares look absolutely amazing!!

    My favorite quick dessert is pulling into Cold Stone Creamery and ordering a sundae the size of my head. Just kidding. My favorite quick dessert these days is a warm chocolate chip cookie - so satisfying!

    Reply
  15. veggietestkitchen says

    January 06, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    that is the cutest apron. it's so girly. my favorite quick dessert is the oreo truffle ball. it's so easy and requires no baking or cooking. it's fabulous.

    Reply
  16. Wendy says

    January 06, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    I have so many family members like your uncle. If it has peanut butter in it they will eat it. I know that my family will enjoy these.

    Reply
  17. Amy says

    January 06, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    My favorite quick dessert is sliced peaches with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Delicious! Cute apron - can't wait to wear it. 😉

    Reply
  18. Stormy @LaMaoomba says

    January 06, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Yumm! Peanut butter squares sound awesome. I may have to go make some of these right now, they sound so easy and good.

    Reply
  19. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    January 06, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    These look perfect- I feel like your uncle does about peanut butter! My favorite quick dessert is a peanut butter cookie bar.

    Reply
  20. Belinda @zomppa says

    January 06, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Smart uncle. =) Having peanut butter right now, but wish I had this! That apron is adorable!

    Reply
  21. Miss AO says

    January 06, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Orange Coffee Cake. It's faster than banana bread.

    Reply
  22. Lauren @ FromtheLittleYellowKitchen says

    January 06, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    I love mini bread puddings! Pop those ingredients into a ramekin then zap it in the microwave and man oh man, you've got a great little dessert!

    Reply
  23. Valerie says

    January 06, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    These peanut butter bars are my all-time favorite quick dessert, with the no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies a close second! Num!

    Reply
  24. Felice says

    January 06, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven. My favorite quick dessert would have to be an ice cream sandwich.

    Reply
  25. Felice says

    January 06, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    I liked you on Facebook and added you to my favorites on my page.

    Reply
  26. Vicki @ Wilde in the Kitchen says

    January 06, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    I totally agree with your Uncle, peanut butter is delicious! Love how easy the recipe seems, nothing like PB in a hurry!

    Reply
  27. Medeja says

    January 06, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Your uncle is a wise man 😀 peanut butter is really irreplaceable thing 🙂

    Reply
  28. Taylor says

    January 06, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    All of a sudden I'm really glad I didn't make any crazy New Year resolution to eat less dessert....bring on the PB and chocolate! My favorite easy dessert are good old fashioned chocolate chip cookies...they never get old!

    Reply
  29. Liz says

    January 06, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    My favorite quick dessert would have to be a crisp or a cobbler with some store bought premium vanilla ice cream!!

    Reply
  30. Liz says

    January 06, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    I also follow you on facebook...
    And I just clicked follow on twitter...

    (love the apron!)

    Reply
  31. Susie D. says

    January 06, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    None of my favorite desserts is quick to bake or make, so for quick I'd have to say ice cream! But if I have the time, it would be pecan pie!

    Reply
  32. Lora @cakeduchess says

    January 06, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Those bars look wonderful !! My favorite quick dessert is a
    Nutella peanut butter fudge. Wonderful giveaway! Apron is so cute!

    Reply
  33. foodies at home says

    January 06, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    Mmmmmm! I would like one now please! Or two or three or four.

    Reply
  34. Ellen says

    January 07, 2011 at 2:11 am

    I love baking brownies. Less than an hour start to finish.

    Reply
  35. Lotte says

    January 07, 2011 at 3:04 am

    These bars look lovely 😀 My favourite quick dessert; well, there's so many to choose from! But right now I'd have to say are chocolate brownies that are gooey and moist 😀

    Reply
  36. Blog is the New Black says

    January 07, 2011 at 7:23 am

    Cookies are always my go-to "quick" dessert!

    Reply
  37. tam @littleburnt says

    January 07, 2011 at 7:34 am

    Those look fantastic! And I love the apron!

    My fave dessert is probably flan or creme caramel 🙂

    Reply
  38. Steph@stephsbitebybite says

    January 07, 2011 at 8:07 am

    I would have to say that my favorite is fruit crisp, with any flavor of fruit. The crisp comes together so easliy and come out of the oven piping hot, with juicy fruit, a sweet and crunchy crust, and then you add a scoop of ice cream on it and watch it start to melt its way in to the hot fruit. Mmmm

    Reply
  39. Mike says

    January 07, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    These are pretty good...had to brush my teeth after a few bites though.

    Reply
  40. Gina says

    January 07, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    My favorite quick dessert is a little ricotta, sugar, and a little instant espresso powder blended together, it's perfect. These peanut butter squares are amazing looking, and the apron is too cute. I'm following you on facebook, twitter, and RSS feed.

    Reply
  41. Amy Gregor says

    January 07, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    Wow. These look yummy! I too consider PB to be a worthy food category all on its own.
    My favourite (and quick!) dessert recipe is lemon mousse. Just whip up a batch of double cream and fold in some good quality store bought lemon curd. Delicious!

    Reply
  42. The Waspy Redhead says

    January 07, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    I love oreo truffles for a quick "go to" dessert. Those peanut butter bars look amazing!

    Reply
  43. Lisa S says

    January 07, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Any dessert no matter how long it takes is my favorite. But when I'm desperate...a 1/4 c. ricotta with a little vanilla, sugar and cinnamon.

    Reply
  44. Jackie says

    January 08, 2011 at 8:39 am

    We used to have these in elementary school. In fact my alma mater has a FB page dedicated to them. Your recipe looks a wee bit more refined though than our lunchroom version.

    As for my favorite quick dessert, I'd have to go with cupcakes. I can make them in a flash and they're always a crowd pleaser. Either that or snickerdoodles.

    Reply
  45. ping says

    January 09, 2011 at 6:08 am

    Move over Reese's! Fav quick dessert? Hmm .... Vanilla icecream with a (big) dash of Bailey's. Hic.

    Reply
  46. Janet says

    January 09, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Impossible question! I am going to go with my current fave which is chocolate cake. Making it from scratch takes about 3 minutes longer than a mix but it's divine!

    Reply
  47. Dionne Baldwin says

    January 09, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    I have to agree with your uncle and these look delicious. Chocolate and peanut butter were meant to be together, that's all there is to it! My favorite quick dessert is no bake cookies...once again peanut butter and chocolate. 🙂

    That apron is beautiful! I'm afraid to go check out your etsy site for fear I will ruin my financial diet...

    I've got you on my Facebook but I must have missed the fact that you are on Twitter. See you there!

    Reply
  48. Alex H says

    January 09, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    It might not seem quick but it actually can be made fairly quickly. My favorite quick dessert? Rice pudding. Oh yeah. I could eat it for days. No kidding.

    Reply
  49. briarrose says

    January 09, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    I love these peanut butter squares. So simple and so delicious. I too have an unnatural love for peanut butter. 😉

    Reply
  50. nicole says

    January 09, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    I like you on FB

    Reply
  51. Sarah Brooks says

    January 09, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    I'm not sure if we're allowed to enter twice or not, but I just wanted to share one more quick dessert that I make. Maple pull-aparts. They are totally unhealthy but they only take about 15 minutes and they are a quick vegan fix to a cinnabon craving. If anyone wants the recipe, they can email me. =^)

    Reply
  52. Baking Serendipity says

    January 09, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    I might be one of those people who thinks peanut butter is its own food group too 🙂 These bars look delicious! I love making rice krispies and adding pb (of course) and chocolate frosting as a quick dessert. They're always a hit!

    Reply
  53. Maggie @ Vittles and Bits says

    January 14, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Ahh these look so good! I want them right NOW!

    Reply
  54. imwaytoobusy says

    January 15, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Oh, I missed your first giveaway! What a good one, great work 😉

    Reply
  55. Denine Anderson-Regan says

    February 28, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    Peanut Butter makes everything better. 😉 Thanks for sharing - can't wait to whip these up.

    Reply
  56. Elizabeth Burford says

    August 27, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    Smores!!!

    Reply
  57. jeannette says

    August 27, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    yum these look great!! my fave quick dessert is picking a brownie from my freezer and microwaving it 😉 but as far as making it, it would probably be 30 second microwave chocolate cake if i HAVE to have instant gratification!!

    Reply
  58. jeannette says

    August 27, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    i follow pass the sushi on twitter

    Reply
  59. jeannette says

    August 27, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    i follow pass the sushi on facebook 🙂

    Reply
  60. April says

    March 02, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Paleo vegan snickerdoodles from Urban Poser! Thanks!

    Reply
  61. April says

    March 02, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Subbed by email!

    Reply
  62. Sarah says

    March 02, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Peanut butter and chocolate, yum!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 02, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      My favorite quick dessert is peanut butter blossoms.

      Reply

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