Homemade, Easy, No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups or Bars

Homemade, Easy, No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups or Bars
45 min.
6
501kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Homemade, Easy, No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups or Bars! Perfect for any dessert lover, this recipe combines the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the irresistible sweetness of chocolate, creating a treat that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a sweet snack, these peanut butter cups are sure to impress.

What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up a batch in just 45 minutes! Plus, there’s no need for an oven, making it a fantastic option for warm days or when you want to avoid heating up the kitchen. The combination of finely crumbled graham crackers and creamy peanut butter gives these treats a texture that’s reminiscent of classic candy bars, while the chocolate topping adds a luscious finish.

Each serving packs a satisfying 501 calories, making it a perfect dessert to share with friends or family. With only a few steps involved, you’ll find that making these peanut butter cups is not only fun but also incredibly rewarding. So grab your muffin liners and get ready to create a delicious dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • cup graham crackers in style crumbled finely canned (The finer the better--you can also substitute other cracker or cereal 'crumbs' although the results will be slightly less 'Reese's' )
  • cup semi chocolate chips 
  • cup sugar loosely packed

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • microwave
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Cream butter, sugar, and peanut butter together.
  2. Add butter, sugar, and peanut butter mixture to crumbs, stir vigorously until thoroughly blended.
  3. Press mixture in cupcake liners or a parchment-lined 8x8 inch pan.
  4. Melt chocolate in microwave or over bain maire.
  5. Pour or spoon chocolate over peanut butter mixture.
  6. Spread or distribute evenly
  7. Chill for 2-3 hours, or until firm enough to serve. If making bars, score pan after five minutes of chilling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories501kcal
Protein2.39%
Fat50.23%
Carbs47.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.35
Glycemic Load
31.36
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.3517391578011%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:501.27kcal
25.06%
Fat:28.44g
43.76%
Saturated Fat:16.57g
103.54%
Carbohydrates:60.37g
20.12%
Net Carbohydrates:57.46g
20.89%
Sugar:47.74g
53.05%
Cholesterol:42.47mg
14.16%
Sodium:223.82mg
9.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:25.8mg
8.6%
Protein:3.05g
6.09%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.94%
Copper:0.38mg
19.06%
Magnesium:62.03mg
15.51%
Iron:2.54mg
14.09%
Fiber:2.91g
11.64%
Phosphorus:112.84mg
11.28%
Vitamin A:487.73IU
9.75%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.38%
Potassium:201.86mg
5.77%
Selenium:2.91µg
4.16%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.13%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.11%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.73%
Calcium:35.32mg
3.53%
Vitamin K:3.48µg
3.32%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.98%
Folate:7.47µg
1.87%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.44%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.29%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.11%