Coffee Peanut Butter Bars are a twist on the classic holiday peanut butter bar recipe. Adding a kick of coffee takes these to a whole new level of tasty!
When you make holiday recipes, do you stick to the classics? Or maybe you like to try new things. I have my tried & true recipes that have been passed down through the generations that we make all the time. Ironically, I don’t actually have many of them posted here on the site. I plan to work on fixing that, I promise. But we go back & forth in this house because the family has favorites & then I’m always focused on creating new ideas to share here. We had to come to an agreement so we can all be happy. I decided that I would take those classic recipes we all love so much & then twist them to make them new & exciting again. Just like I did here with these peanut butter bars.
Coffee Peanut Butter Bars
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This month’s mystery ingredient for peanut butter bash is coffee. Mixing coffee & peanut butter wasn’t as hard as it sounds. I had been wanting to share our family’s peanut butter bar recipe here this year & I thought it would be perfect to add that coffee twist for depth. I grabbed my favorite coffee & peanut butter & got to work. It was a great choice & the whole family loved it. Definitely the perfect update to a holiday classic.
I used this 9×9 pan– it’s my “go-to” for all my bar recipes.
Coffee Peanut Butter Bars
Coffee Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker 2 sleeves, crumbled
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Topping
- 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp finely ground coffee
Instructions
- Line 9x9 baking pan with foil & spray with cooking spray - set aside
- Place graham crackers in food processor & grind until crumbly
- Transfer to mixing bowl & add melted butter, confectioners sugar & peanut butter- mix until well blended
- Press into a flat layer in the bottom of prepared pan
Chocolate Topping
- Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl & heat on full power in 30-second increments until fully melted - stirring in between each time.
- Pour over peanut butter layer & smooth out
- Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.
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These really are absolutely incredible! I can’t wait to make more.
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Tamar says
Coffee and PB – what a great combo!
Handmade in Israel says
They sound amazing. Will definitely try them!
Erica Schmidt says
You take beautiful photographs of your recipes! I can’t wait to make this for the holidays!
Amber says
Peanut butter and chocolate are the perfect pair and then added espresso is complete perfection! These look so tasty and simple for a treat or to bring to a holiday get together.
Emma @ Bake Then Eat says
What a great twist on a family classic 🙂
The Better Baker says
Oh how I love the ‘kick’ of adding coffee to the frosting. YUMM! I don’t remember seeing you’re from the Spokane area. We lived there from 1980 – 85 when my hubby was stationed at Fairchild AFB. SUCH a gorgeous city. Rock on Sista! =)
The Better Baker says
P.S. – Thanks much for sharing this recipe with us at Weekend Potluck!
Gina Kleinworth says
That is the happy spot in my day!! Thank you!!!!
Janet Vinyard says
Hi Gina, These sound and look soooo good! I can’t believe they are “no bake” also! What a winning recipe! Thanks for sharing it! Blessings, Janet
Jess says
These sound Heavenly! YUMMY!! PINNED!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Shirley says
YUM! We’re so glad you party with us at Merry Monday. We always look forward to your projects.
Miz Helen says
Hi Gina,
YOur Coffee Peanut Butter Bars look fantastic, I will love this recipe and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you had a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Nicole says
I love a good no bake dessert recipe! This one sounds like a great flavor combination for anyone who loves coffee and chocolate. Thanks for sharing your recipe at the #HomeMattersParty – hope you’ll link up again on Friday!
Marc says
Mine tasted amazing and were very easy to make! Only thing was that after refrigerating overnight the chocolate separates from the peanut butter layer very easily. Anything to prevent that next time?
Gina Kleinworth says
I would allow the bars to come to room temperature before serving again. Or you could top them with a ganache (https://www.kleinworthco.com/chocolate-ganache-drip-cake/) or frosting (https://www.kleinworthco.com/chocolate-buttercream-frosting/) instead to get the consistency you are after.