No bake peanut butter marshmallow bars are an easy dessert that you can whip up quickly and without any hassle. I love the fact that they’re perfect for dessert, an afternoon snack, or an after school treat for your kids.

If your children are big enough to see the top of the counter, either standing on the floor or on a stool, they can help you make them. Some of my favorite memories are those times when my daughters and then my granddaughters helped with treats such as this. And they were always so proud of the delicious results!

Easy Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

Whether you make this delicious treat into bars or squares, the flavor is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Every single thing about making these delicious treats is easy.

First of all, you only need a few ingredients. The prep time is short because you can use your microwave. Or if you prefer, you can use the stovetop. Either way is easy.

Ingredients

As I mentioned, you only need a few ingredients. You probably have some of them in your pantry and fridge, so they are also budget friendly.

Here is what you’ll need:

• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup peanut halves
• 5-6 ounces butterscotch chips (half of standard size package)
• 8 ounces mini marshmallows

You can print this recipe directly from the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

If you have crunchy peanut butter, you can use that as well. I prefer to use creamy peanut butter and add the peanuts to get the ratio I like. We always have some sort of peanut butter at our house. In fact, there’s a good chance that we have creamy, crunchy, and homemade peanut butter.

You can also use chocolate chips instead of butterscotch. Or use peanut butter chips. If you have time, make a variety. This is one of those times when more is better.

Prepare the Tools and Ingredients

Before I get started, I like to get all of the tools and ingredients ready. That makes it easier to breeze through this peanut butter bars recipe. I like to measure everything in advance. Do whatever you’re most comfortable doing to get ready to make the recipe. 

Spray the interior of an 8” x 8” or 7” x 11” pan with your favorite nonstick cooking spray. I used the rectangular pan instead of a square one because that was what I had closest to me.

When I’m making these no bake peanut butter marshmallow bars for a larger crowd, I double the recipe. And I use a 9” x 13” baking pan to accommodate the larger batch.

How to Make No Bake Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars

Now combine the butter and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl.

Stir until the 2 ingredients are blended. Add the butterscotch chips and stir. Place the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute. Remove the bowl and stir the mixture.

Chances are, the butterscotch chips won’t be melted, so return the bowl to the microwave for 30 more seconds and then stir again. Continue to repeat the process until the butterscotch chips have melted, and all of the ingredients are well mixed. It should only take about 3 or 4 minutes total time.

Now set the mixture aside to cool for about 5 minutes. You don’t want the marshmallows to melt when you add them.

After the mixture has cooled to the point of being warm to touch but not hot, add the marshmallows and peanuts. Stir the mixture until everything is coated.

Spread the mixture into the greased pan and smooth the top until it is as even as you can get it. It will have a bumpy texture from the marshmallows and peanuts, and that’s fine.

Stick the pan in the refrigerator and walk away for about an hour or two. I know it’s hard, but this step is very important. After the mixture has set, it’s ready to be cut into bars. Enjoy!

More Delicious Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes

If you enjoy peanut butter as much as I do, you’ll enjoy some of our favorite delicious peanut butter recipes. They’re all easy and delicious, so give them a try!

Peanut Butter Mug Cake – I love the fact that this is made without flour, which makes it gluten free!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Moose Munch – This treat is perfect for TV night, game night, or just plain old snack time. And it’s addictive!

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge – You can’t get any easier than this recipe! And it’s absolutely out of this world delicious!

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars – I started out making this as a breakfast food. But it’s so good we enjoy it for dessert!

Peanut Butter Cookies – Here’s another flourless recipe that results in lots of melt-in-your-mouth goodness!

Peanut Butter Pound Cake – What’s better than a plain peanut butter pound cake? This peanut butter pound cake with peanut butter glaze from Call Me PMc. So good you’ll want seconds!

Peanut Butter Fudge Bars – Peanut butter and chocolate come together in the most delicious way! Be sure to make twice as many as you think you’ll need because they’ll disappear quickly.

Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispie Treats – How many ways can you say, “Yum”? That’s what you’ll have to figure out when you taste these treats!

What to Do with No Bake Leftover Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars

If you have any of these delicious bars left, place them in an airtight container and put them in the freezer. I like to use freezer bags that I can label with the date. These yummy treats will be good for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to eat them, remove them from the freezer and allow them to thaw for about an hour. Then they’ll be as good as the day you made them!

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