Classic Disneyland-Style Peanut Butter Squares Recipe

This copycat Disneyland peanut butter squares recipe brings the park favorite to your kitchen. It layers crunchy graham crackers with a silky peanut butter filling and a glossy chocolate topping for a no-bake treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.

Disneyland Peanut Butter Squares Ingredients

These bars balance creamy peanut butter, sweet chocolate, and crisp graham crackers. They’re portioned so each square satisfies without overwhelming, and they’re assembled in layers for a classic texture contrast.

Substitutions And Additions

Chocolate: Use dark or milk chocolate chips, or chopped baking chocolate. Milk chocolate will make the bars sweeter.

Shortening: If you don’t have shortening, 1 tablespoon of neutral oil can work—melt the chocolate more gently (lower power or shorter intervals).

Peanut Butter: Swap creamy for crunchy peanut butter if you want extra texture.

How To Make This Disneyland Peanut Butter Squares Recipe

These no-bake squares are built in layers: graham crackers, chocolate, peanut butter filling, more chocolate, and a final sprinkle of crumbs. Follow the steps below for neat, even bars.

STEP ONE: Spray a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

STEP TWO: Place two graham cracker sheets in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin, meat mallet, or the bottom of a glass until you have crumbs. Reserve for the topping.

STEP THREE: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla, and salt. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and holds together.

STEP FOUR: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Take care not to overheat.

STEP FIVE: Place the first layer of graham crackers (6 whole sheets) in the prepared baking dish, fitting them to cover the bottom.

STEP SIX: Pour about one-third of the melted chocolate into a thin, even layer over the graham crackers. If spreading is tricky, pour the chocolate into a resealable bag, snip a corner, and pipe it across the surface.

STEP SEVEN: Using your hands, drop handfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto the chocolate and gently press it flat to form an even layer. Try not to break the crackers underneath.

STEP EIGHT: Spoon another third of the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, then place the remaining six graham cracker sheets on top. Finish by pouring the remaining chocolate evenly across the top.

STEP NINE: Sprinkle the reserved crushed graham cracker crumbs over the final chocolate layer for a finished look and extra crunch.

STEP TEN: Chill the assembled bars in the refrigerator for at least one hour to set. Cut into squares and serve.

How To Serve These Disney Peanut Butter Bars

Serve the bars chilled on their own, or elevate them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic contrast of cold and creamy with rich peanut butter. They’re great as a snack, party dessert, or packed treat.

These bars are ideal for peanut butter lovers and are easy to scale up for gatherings—cut larger or smaller squares depending on the occasion.

Storage

Store leftovers properly to maintain texture and flavor.

Make Ahead: Assemble the bars and refrigerate until firm. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container.

In the Fridge: Keep cut bars refrigerated so the chocolate and peanut butter stay firm. At warm room temperatures they may soften or melt.

In the Freezer: Freeze leftover squares in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

These no-bake Disneyland-style peanut butter squares are a quick, satisfying way to enjoy a nostalgic dessert without turning on the oven. They’re perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes, or a weekend treat.

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The combination of soft layers and rich peanut butter keeps these bars on repeat. Try other peanut butter desserts for more inspiration.