Description
Creamy peanut butter buckeye bars merge chocolate and nutty goodness into an irresistible dessert straight from Ohio. Sweet layers of rich chocolate and smooth peanut butter create a quick, no-bake treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Base and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113 grams)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Finishing Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
Instructions
- Combine creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and finely crushed graham crackers in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture forms a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking dish, using a spatula to create an even, compact layer.
- Prepare the chocolate topping by microwaving chocolate chips with a touch of peanut butter, heating in short 20-second bursts and stirring between intervals until completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base, using a spatula to distribute it evenly across the surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for approximately 60 minutes, or until the chocolate sets completely and becomes firm to the touch.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice into neat, uniform squares using a sharp knife, creating individual servings ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Opt for natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a healthier twist and more authentic flavor.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers to make this dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Chill the bars completely before cutting to ensure clean, precise squares that hold their shape perfectly.
- Experiment with dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips depending on your preferred sweetness level for the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 99 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg