Description
Scrumptious no-bake peanut butter buckeye bars deliver classic Midwestern dessert magic with chocolate and creamy peanut butter layers. Sweet chocolate and rich peanut butter combine into an irresistible treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (480 ml) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional, for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula or clean hands to create an even, compact layer across the bottom.
- Create the chocolate topping by microwaving chocolate chips with coconut oil in short 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a uniform chocolate layer.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, allowing the bars to firm up completely and develop a crisp texture.
- Once fully chilled and set, lift the parchment paper to remove the entire slab from the pan.
- Using a sharp knife, slice into precise squares, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges.
- Serve chilled and store any remaining bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Use fine graham cracker crumbs for a smoother, more uniform peanut butter layer that holds together perfectly.
- Stir chocolate gently and avoid overheating to prevent seizing, which can make the chocolate grainy and unappetizing.
- Swap traditional ingredients with gluten-free graham crackers and dairy-free chocolate chips to accommodate various dietary needs.
- Keep bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week, allowing the flavors to meld and texture to remain ideal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg