No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
No bake chocolate peanut butter bars, with a dark chocolate layer of coconut and oreo. Then a thick layer of peanut butter, all topped with a thick layer of melted chocolate.
Ingredients
Oreo Peanut Butter Layer
- ½ cup butter
- 4 oz dark unsweetened chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 cups oreo crumbs
- ½ cup coconut
- ½ cup coarsely chopped peanuts
Peanut Butter Filling
- ¼ cup butter
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 3 cups icing sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Step 1 – Make the Bottom Oreo Layer
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together over low heat.
- Remove from the heat and beat in the vanilla and egg until combined.
- Mix in the Oreo crumbs, coconut, and chopped peanuts until evenly mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
Step 2 – Make the Peanut Butter Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the icing sugar, starting on low speed, then gradually increase the speed and mix until fully combined and thick.
- Mix in the vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the bottom Oreo layer, smoothing the top.
Step 3 – Add the Chocolate Topping
- Place the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on low in short intervals until the chocolate is just melted, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and gently spread it to the edges.
- Chill the chocolate peanut butter bars until firm. I left mine overnight but its not necessary. If you find it hard to cut the top chocolate layer leave your squares on the counter to soften a little bit before cutting.
