Peanut Butter Bars (Gluten Free)

In 30 minutes and only four ingredients, these easy and super addictive No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are just like a Reese's cup in bar form.

1 stick + 3 Tbsp. butter, softened, divided (113 g + 42 g)
1½ cups creamy or chunky peanut butter (not natural) (375 g)
3 cups Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol (Powdered) (375 g)
1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (340 g)

Place the one stick of butter and the peanut butter in a large bowl and beat on medium high until well combined and creamy. Slowly add the sweetener on low speed until combined. Mix on medium high until well combined. It will look like large crumbs that will stay together when squeezed.

Remove the "dough" from the bowl and press it into a 9x13" dish, pushing to the corners until the bottom is completely covered. Smooth the top as best you can.

Melt the chocolate chips with the remaining 3 Tbsp. of butter in the microwave (or a small saucepan) until all the chips have been melted and the mixture is thick and smooth. Dollop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture all over the peanut butter mixture and spread it to the corners using an offset spatula.

Chill until set, about 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator, cut into squares and serve. Store at cool room temperature( or in the refrigerator) for up to one week (if they last that long).

Makes 45 (2") pieces.

Cook's Notes: Peanut butter bars can be frozen. Cut into 2" squares, flash freeze (place in one layer on parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm), then wrap with plastic wrap or foil before putting in a large gallon-size bag. Remove as many bars as desired and let thaw in one layer, unwrapped, at room temperature, about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on ambient temperature.