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 whole milk; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. With their pleasant flavor, they're sure to disappear quickly. —Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba

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 whole 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 bar: 187 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (19g 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.