Recipes Farmhouse Kitchen, March 2025 Peanut Butter Ball Bars

Peanut Butter Ball Bars

Peanut Butter Ball Bars

Bonus Recipe from Stacey Little of SouthernBite.com!

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, divided
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Line an 8-inch-by-8-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, combine butter and 1 cup peanut butter until smooth. Add graham cracker crumbs and mix well. Add powdered sugar and salt and mix well. A soft dough will form. Press dough evenly into bottom of the pan. In another bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Microwave until chips are nearly melted, then stir until they melt the rest of the way. This prevents scorching. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and stir to combine. Spread chocolate mixture on top and allow to cool. Place in fridge and allow to chill through — at least 3 hours. Once firm, lift foil out of the pan and peel it away from the bars. Slice into 1-inch squares using a very sharp serrated knife.