I need a 12-step program. For my addiction to peanut butter and chocolate.
It all started out with my Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, which was my first recipe (way back when) on the blog. Then, things got serious with my Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Brownies. And, in case you missed it last week, my Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies.
Those are some of my favorite peanut butter and chocolate recipes, but let me tell you, these No Bake Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pile Ups have my heart. I made these with my mom and sister when I was a young girl. I remember the recipe written in my mother’s handwriting.
While I take a second to reminisce, please queue Phil Collins. Or Sting. Or WHAM!
If you are looking for a dainty, perfectly shaped, no-mess dessert, this is not for you. If you are looking for straight-up-melt-in-your-mouth-can-I-have-another, then look no further.
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips (for topping)
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter (for topping)
- In a large bowl, combine butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until well blended. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Place pan in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Using a microwave set at 50% power, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stopping every 15-30 seconds to stir until smooth.
- Remove pan from refrigerator and spread the chocolate mixture over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.