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You know those desserts that disappear before you’ve even had a chance to sit down? Yep, these Chubby Hubby Peanut Butter Bars are one of those! They’ve got that sweet-salty magic combo — buttery graham cracker crumbs, melty peanut butter chips, a swirl of honeyed sweetness from the condensed milk — and somehow, they just work.
They’re rich, chewy, and totally addictive in the best way. Perfect for game night, movie night, or a “just because” treat when the sweet tooth hits!
Dessert Bars: A Coping Mechanism
We had been packing our rental home for weeks, a little every single day to try to be completely ready for our move into the home we’ve been renovating. I cannot even begin to express our exhaustion. It was just like building a home with the constraints of not having spaces designed the way you would have, secret issues under walls and floors and on top of it, running two businesses, kids and all while trying to pack up our entire house to move.
One random Thursday I felt emotional, exhausted and well, hungry. I’m apparently an emotional eater. A long time ago I’d seen a recipe and it was so short I’d memorized it: 1 box of crackers, 2 cans sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips of choice. So, on a whim I went peanut butter and cinnamon chips because they secretly go together like pb and j and the rest is history. Dessert born out of emotional instability, just the way I like it!
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Bars
Quick and Easy: Made with only 6 pantry ingredients and ready in minutes!
Kid Friendly: My youngest took one bite of these easy peanut butter treats and said these were the best bars I’ve ever made.
Sweet and Salty: I’m a sucker for sweet and salty. It’s such an addicting combo and these bars hit it out of the park.
No Eggs: If you have an egg allergy or open the fridge and find that some has used the last of the eggs, have no fear! You don’t need any for this recipe.
The 6 Ingredients You’ll Need
- Graham Crackers Crumbs: Create the buttery, crunchy base that holds the bars together.
- Peanut Butter Chips: Add rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture that defines each bite.
- Cinnamon Chips: Bring a warm, cozy spice that complements the peanut butter.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Binds everything together while adding sweetness and a fudgy texture.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances all the other flavors.
- Powdered Sugar: Adds a touch more sweetness and fun to these irresistible bars.
How to Make Chubby Hubby Bars
- Prep: Preheat the oven and prep a 9×13 inch ban with parchment or foil and cooking spray.
- Combine: Add all the ingredients except the powdered sugar to a stand mixer and mix until well combined.
- NOTE: The batter will be very thick and sticky.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until set.
- PRO TIP: I like to plop large spoonfuls of batter all over the pan and then use a rubber spatula to smash it and smooth it out.
- Cool: Let them cool completely in the pan and then cut into the squares, then toss in powdered sugar.
FAQs
Yes, this recipe can be halved and baked in an 8×8 or 9×9 square baking pan.
Yes! Use any combination of baking chips you want – dark, semi-sweet, milk, butterscotch, white. We are quite obsessed with this peanut butter and cinnamon chips combination!
Yes, but I prefer to crush them myself so I can leave a few larger chunks for more texture in the bars. If you use graham cracker crumbs from the store, you’ll need 3 ¾ to 4 cups.
These peanut butter dessert bars should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. They will keep for up to a week.
I honestly haven’t tried it yet. We never have leftovers or extras to try it! I have been reading that they freeze great. Freeze them before coating in powdered sugar. Then thaw when ready to serve and toss in powdered sugar.
🚨Warning🚨: these Chubby Hubby Peanut Butter Bars have a way of disappearing fast! Between the peanut butter, the graham crackers, and that powdered sugar, they’re basically impossible to resist. They are everything I love in a dessert — simple ingredients, quick prep, and flavors that bring everyone running to the kitchen.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13×9 baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil then spray with cooking spray.
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Combine graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter chips and cinnamon chips, condensed milk and salt in a large bowl and mix until well combined to make a batter. (TIP: Use a stand mixer with paddle attachment if possible because batter will be THICK.)
1 Box Graham Crackers, 1 ¾ Cups Peanut Butter Chips, ¼ Cup Cinnamon Chips, 2 Cans Sweetened Condensed Milk, ½ teaspoon Salt
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Spread batter into pan then bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until set.
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Cool completely in pan, remove then cut into squares.
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Roll/toss squares in powdered sugar until nicely coated. Store at room temperature in an airtight container up to one week.
2-3 Cups Powdered Sugar
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 272kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 245mg, Potassium: 190mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 39g, Vitamin A: 106IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 133mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.