Peanut Butter No Bake Bars (Christmas Tree Treats)
Festive, rich, and wonderfully simple, these Peanut Butter No Bake Bars are shaped into cheerful Christmas trees and topped with green icing for the holidays. Made from creamy peanut butter, graham crumbs, and chocolate, they’re a no-bake favorite that comes together in minutes, perfect for gifting or sharing at holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Rubber spatula or spoon
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
- Piping bag or ziplock for icing drizzle
- Knife (for cutting bars)
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter for chocolate topping
- ½ cup green-colored white chocolate or icing for drizzle
- Edible white sprinkles or small candy stars for decoration
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, stir together melted butter, peanut butter, graham crumbs, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons peanut butter together until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the chilled peanut butter base and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate again until firm, about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and slice into triangles to form tree shapes.
- Drizzle with green icing or melted colored chocolate and top with sprinkles or edible stars.
- Let the icing set before serving or storing.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.):
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Sugar: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
