Go Back
nutter butter bars

Nutter Butter Bars – Peanut Butter Heaven in Every Bite

If you love peanut butter cookies, chocolate, and gooey, no-bake treats, these Nutter Butter Bars are your ultimate indulgence. Layered with a crunchy cookie base, creamy peanut butter filling, and a chocolatey topping, they’re perfect for dessert, parties, or an easy sweet snack anytime.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base:
  • 1 package about 14 oz Nutter Butter cookies, crushed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Topping:
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Method
 

Prepare the base
  1. Crush Nutter Butter cookies in a food processor or place in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin.
Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until combined.
  1. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
Make the peanut butter layer
  1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Spread evenly over the cookie base.
  1. Make the chocolate topping
  2. Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave or over a double boiler.
  3. Stir until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
Chill and set
  1. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, until firm.
Serve
  1. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped Nutter Butters or peanuts on top before the chocolate sets.
You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate with milk or dark chocolate.
These bars are no-bake, but chilling is essential for them to hold their shape.