Peanut Butter Graham Bars

Name: Peanut Butter Graham Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 bars.
Ingredients: 10 whole graham crackers, broken into quarters, divided; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 14 squares); 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

In Boissevain, Manitoba, Mina Dyck relies on her microwave to hurry along assembly of these yummy make-ahead bars. With their pleasant peanut butter and chocolate flavor, they're sure to disappear quickly.

Ingredients

10 whole graham crackers, broken into quarters, divided
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 14 squares)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

Line the bottom of a greased 11x7-in. dish with half of the graham crackers; set aside. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the crumbs, sugars, butter and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes longer. Immediately pour half over crackers in prepared pan. Top with the remaining graham crackers; spread with remaining sugar mixture.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and peanut butter, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until chips are melted. Stir until smooth and blended. Spread evenly over bars. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours before cutting.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 182 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Graham Bars in Quick Cooking March/April 2003

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rudylenak

Feb 21, 2013

very good snack
s_pants

Sep 12, 2011

I took these to a covered dish picnic and got asked for the recipe. I thought they were good, the consistency of the sugar mixture is a little strange at first. The bars cut very nicely and I was even able to cut each in half, to get 40.