Description
Indulgent no-bake peanut butter buckeye bars blend creamy chocolate and rich peanut butter into a delightful Ohio-inspired dessert. Sweet flavors and silky textures invite chocolate and peanut butter lovers to savor this simple, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter)
Instructions
- Combine creamy peanut butter with melted butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture transforms into a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the blended peanut butter mixture into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan, using a spatula or clean hands to distribute and compact the layer evenly across the bottom.
- Gently melt chocolate chips together with coconut oil in a microwave or double boiler, stirring periodically until the mixture achieves a silky, glossy appearance.
- Carefully pour the molten chocolate over the peanut butter base, using a spatula to ensure complete and smooth coverage across the entire surface.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and allow the bars to set and solidify for approximately 60-75 minutes, or until the chocolate layer becomes completely firm.
- Remove from refrigerator, lift the bars out using the parchment paper edges, and slice into precise rectangular portions using a sharp knife.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the decadent, no-bake treat immediately or store in an airtight container for later indulgence.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer, slightly less sweet chocolate coating that pairs beautifully with the peanut butter.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending of the peanut butter base.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing the flavors to meld and texture to stay perfect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg