No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups creamy peanut butter

▢ ½ cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)

▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

▢ ½ teaspoon salt

▢ 4 to 5 cups powdered sugar start with 4 cups and add more if too wet.

▢ 1 ½ cups chocolate chips

▢ 1 teaspoon coconut oil

▢ 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles optional

Line an 8×8” or 9×9″ dish with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and softened butter and blend on medium speed with an electric hand mixer until smooth. (or use the the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment).

2 cups creamy peanut butter, ½ cup unsalted butter

Next, add the vanilla extract and salt and blend to combine.

2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt

Gradually add the powdered sugar mixing on low speed in between each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as you add. start with 4 cups but you may need a little more if the peanut butter is too wet.

4 to 5 cups powdered sugar

Mix just until the sugar is incorporated and the dough looks like large crumbles.

Pour the dough to the prepared pan and press it down into an even layer. For an extra smooth top, place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper over top and press the dough down until flat.

In medium microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and heat for 30-seconds then stir and repeat for 2 other 30- intervals, stirring between each interval.

1 ½ cups chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Pour the melted chocolate over top of the peanut butter mixture and spread it out evenly.

Top with sprinkles while the chocolate is wet.

2 tablespoons festive sprinkles

Place the bars in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set.

Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

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