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Homemade no-bake peanut butter bars with red, white, and blue swirled white chocolate topping and shredded coconut, sliced and ready to serve for the 4th of July.

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are a quick and easy dessert with all the flavor of a peanut butter cup. A buttery graham cracker crust is mixed with peanut butter and sugar, then topped with a smooth layer of melted chocolate. With just a handful of ingredients and no oven required, these bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or bringing to a party.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • Peanut Butter creamy – the star ingredient that makes the bars rich and smooth.
  • Graham Crackers crushed into crumbs for that perfect texture.
  • White Chocolate melted and spread on top to create the festive base.
  • Red and Blue Food Coloring to swirl into the white chocolate and make it holiday-ready.
  • Coconut Flakes for extra texture and a “fireworks” look sprinkled on top.
Optional
  • mini chocolate chips
  • Blue berries and strawberries

Method
 

  1. Make the Base:
  2. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix them with creamy peanut butter until you have a smooth, spreadable mixture. Press this firmly into a greased or parchment-lined baking dish to form the base of your bars.
  3. Prepare the White Chocolate Layer:
  4. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. Stir until silky smooth.
  5. Add the Festive Colors:
  6. Divide a small portion of the melted chocolate into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one, blue to the other. Leave the majority of the chocolate white.
  7. Decorate the Bars:
  8. Spread the plain melted white chocolate over the peanut butter base. Then drizzle or drop spoonfuls of the red and blue chocolate on top. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl them together for a fun fireworks effect.
  9. Finish with Coconut:
  10. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top to give it texture and a festive look.
  11. Chill:
  12. Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 1–2 hours, or until firm. Cut into bars before serving.

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