Peanut Butter Oreo Bars
Indulge in the delightful world of Peanut Butter Oreo Bars, a no-bake dessert that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with crunchy Oreo cookies and a smooth chocolate topping. This treat is not only incredibly easy to make but also perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings on busy weeknights or impressing guests at family gatherings. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up these delicious bars that are sure to become a favorite among both kids and adults. Enjoy the joy of creating this delectable, chilled dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 Oreo cookies
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 2/3 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 teaspoons shortening
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter and sifted powdered sugar; mix until creamy.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture over the crust evenly.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate with shortening in short bursts in the microwave; pour over the peanut butter layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour until firm, then slice into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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