Peanut Butter Dream Bars 🥜🍫

Creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a buttery oat crust—these no-bake bars taste like a peanut butter cup in dessert form! Perfect for potlucks, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No-bake & easy – Ready in 20 minutes + chilling time!
✅ Peanut butter & chocolate heaven – Like a Reese’s meets cheesecake.
✅ Crunchy + creamy layers – The perfect texture combo.
✅ Freezer-friendly – Stays good for weeks!

Ingredients (9×9-inch pan)

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)

½ cup rolled oats
½ cup (1 stick) melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup heavy cream (or milk)

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Topping:

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy cream (or 2 tbsp butter)

Optional Garnish:

Crushed peanuts
Flaky sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Crust

Mix graham crumbs, oats, melted butter, and brown sugar.

Press firmly into a lined 9×9-inch pan. Chill 10 mins.

2. Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer

Beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
Spread over crust.

3. Add Chocolate Topping

Microwave chocolate chips + cream in 30-sec bursts, stirring until smooth.
Pour over peanut butter layer, spreading evenly.
Sprinkle with peanuts or sea salt (if using).

4. Chill & Slice

Refrigerate 2+ hours (or freeze 30 mins for faster setting).
Cut into squares and enjoy!

Pro Tips

🍫 Use high-quality chocolate – It makes a difference!
🥜 Extra crunch? Add chopped peanuts to the crust.
❄️ Freeze for later – Wrap bars individually for quick treats.