Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with these easy and delicious No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven!
Ingredients
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For the Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Make the Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter together in 20-30 second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly to cover.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Once set, cut into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture if preferred.
- For cleaner cuts, run a knife under hot water and wipe dry before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
