Ingredients and Weight:
- Graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 cups (141 grams)
- Butter, melted, 1/2 cup (113 grams)
- Sugar, 1/2 cup (100 grams)
- Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
- Salt, 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams)
- Creamy peanut butter, 1 cup (240 grams)
- Milk chocolate chips, 1 cup (170 grams)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup (170 grams)
- Dried cranberries, 1/2 cup (75 grams)
- Pistachios, chopped, 1/4 cup (30 grams)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
0 minutes (no cooking required)
Difficulty Level:
1 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to form an even crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter, milk chocolate chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until well combined. Spread the mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Sprinkle the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios over the chocolate layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until firm.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutritional Information:
Per bar (1/8 of the recipe):
* Calories: 320
* Fat: 18 grams
* Saturated fat: 10 grams
* Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
* Sodium: 110 milligrams
* Carbohydrates: 39 grams
* Dietary fiber: 2 grams
* Sugar: 27 grams
* Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich peanut butter flavor
- Sweet and flavorful chocolate and cranberry combination
- Crunchy and salty pistachios
- Easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat
- Can be customized with different nut butter, chocolate, and topping options
User Comments:
- "These no-bake bars are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy."
- "I love that these bars are so easy to make. I always keep the ingredients on hand so I can whip them up whenever I have a craving."
- "I've tried making these bars with different nut butters, and they're always amazing. My favorite is the almond butter version."
- "The cranberry and pistachio combination is genius! It adds a little tartness and crunch to balance out the sweetness."
- "I'm not usually a huge fan of no-bake desserts, but these bars are an exception. They're so creamy and rich, I can't resist them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking dish with butter instead.
- Make sure the chocolate chips are finely chopped so they melt smoothly.
- You can use any type of nut butter you like.
- If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use other dried fruit, such as raisins or cherries.
- The bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
