Description
Sweet and salty delight with crunchy ridged potato chips, creamy peanut butter, and a rich chocolate topping in easy no-bake bars perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed ridged potato chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or light corn syrup
Topping
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the bars later.
- Warm peanut butter mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the peanut butter and honey or light corn syrup gently for about 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and well combined to create a sticky binder for the chips.
- Combine with chips: Fold the crushed potato chips into the peanut butter mixture carefully to maintain some chip texture, then press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate topping: In a separate bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil (if using) either in the microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
- Apply chocolate layer: Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed chip mixture in the pan to create a rich, decadent topping.
- Chill & set: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up completely. Once chilled, cut into approximately 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- Crush potato chips coarsely to retain crunchy texture in the bars.
- The bars can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Optional coconut oil in the chocolate helps create a smoother, glossier topping but can be omitted.
- Use ridged chips for extra crunch and better adherence in the bars.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
