No Bake Easter Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Delicious and easy No Bake Easter Peanut Butter Bars featuring a peanut butter and graham cracker base topped with melted white chocolate and colorful pastel M&M candies. Perfect for festive springtime treats without any baking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars (approximately, depending on cut size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Topping:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup pastel M&M candies
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir thoroughly with a spoon until the mixture is completely combined and smooth.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with foil for easy removal. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan, pressing it down firmly with a spatula or the back of a spoon to create a compact base layer.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring well after each interval, until the chips are fully melted and smooth.
- Layer the Chocolate: Pour the melted white chocolate over the peanut butter base, using a spatula to spread it evenly into a smooth, uniform layer.
- Add Candy Topping: Sprinkle the pastel M&M candies evenly over the melted white chocolate layer for a festive colorful finish.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the entire pan for at least 2 hours, or until the bars have fully set and are firm to the touch. This helps the bars hold their shape for cutting and serving.
- Serve: Once chilled, lift the foil edges to remove the bars from the pan. Cut into squares and enjoy your no bake Easter peanut butter bars!
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter is creamy for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- If you don’t have an 8×8 inch pan, use a similarly sized pan lined with foil or parchment paper.
- You can substitute the pastel M&M candies with other festive sprinkles or chopped nuts if preferred.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep fresh.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and white chocolate with plant-based alternatives.
Keywords: no bake dessert, peanut butter bars, Easter treat, white chocolate bars, easy no bake recipe, holiday candy bars
