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Introduction
The viral Knock Bars (also known as homemade chocolate peanut butter bars) are one of the easiest no-bake desserts ever. They taste like a cross between a Reese’s cup and a chocolate fudge bar — but with a buttery, crunchy base that makes every bite unforgettable.
With only a handful of pantry ingredients, these bars come together in minutes and are perfect for parties, snacks, lunch boxes, or sweet cravings. They set beautifully in the fridge, slice cleanly, and stay creamy without melting.
Ingredients 🧂
For the base
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)
For the topping
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Timing ⏱️
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Chill: 1 hour
- Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
1 — Make the peanut butter base
In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs.
Mix until a thick dough-like mixture forms.
2 — Press the mixture into a pan
Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment.
Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom.
3 — Melt the chocolate topping
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4 — Cover and chill
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and smooth the top with a spatula.
Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until firmly set.
5 — Slice and enjoy
Cut into bars or squares.
Serve cold for clean squares or room temperature for a softer bite.
Nutritional Info (per bar) 🧾
- Calories: ~240
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbs: 20 g
- Protein: 4 g
Variations 🌟
- Crunchy version: add crushed pretzels or Rice Krispies to the base.
- Nut-free: substitute peanut butter with sunflower butter or cookie butter.
- Dark chocolate: use 70% chocolate for a richer topping.
- Salted caramel: drizzle caramel on top of the chocolate layer.
Tips for Perfect Knock Bars 🔥
- Press the base firmly so the bars don’t crumble.
- Don’t skip the extra peanut butter in the topping — it keeps the chocolate soft.
- Cut before fully rock-hard; the perfect slicing point is cold but not frozen-hard.
Storing Tips 🧊
- Store refrigerated up to 1 week.
- Freeze up to 2 months (layer with parchment to avoid sticking).
Conclusion 💛
Homemade Knock Bars are the ultimate no-bake treat — fast, creamy, crunchy, chocolatey, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for making ahead and perfect for sharing.
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