Dessert for 12
Peanut Butter Bars
These chilled bars combine a buttery graham cracker base with peanut butter and a smooth chocolate topping.
Typical price
$3.53for 4 servings
$0.88 per serving$3.53 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.76Typical price |
| Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.58Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 9 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 tbsp peanut butter
Steps
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in the graham cracker crumbs, confectioner's sugar, and one cup peanut butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into a greased 8-inch square pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips with four tablespoons peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate mixture over the base.
- Chill the bars for 12 minutes, or until firm, before cutting.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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