Description
Delight in these sweet-and-salty no-bake peanut butter potato chip bars that combine crunchy potato chips, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate for a perfect treat. Simple to prepare and chilled until set, they’re an irresistible dessert that requires no baking.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the crushed potato chips, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir well to create a uniform mixture that holds together but retains the crunchy texture of the chips.
- Press Mixture: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. Evenly press the peanut butter and chip mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring it is compacted for easier slicing later.
- Melt Chocolate: Using a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips until smooth and creamy, taking care to stir regularly to prevent burning.
- Spread Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture and gently spread it into an even layer covering the entire surface.
- Chill and Set: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour or until the chocolate topping is fully set and firm.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the set bars from the pan using the parchment paper as handles, then slice into 9 to 12 bars depending on the desired size before serving.
Notes
- Use ridged potato chips for extra crunch and texture contrast.
- Ensure the peanut butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- For a richer chocolate layer, use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips to balance the sweetness.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
