NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BUCKEYE BARS – This quick and easy treat starts with a soft peanut butter layer and is topped with a solid chocolate layer. It’s all the deliciousness of a classic buckeye in bar form.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Creamy peanut butter
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Graham crackers
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky or coarse sea salt (optional)
Needed supplies
- Measuring instruments
- 9×9 inch pan
- Parchment paper
- Blender or food processor
- Stand mixer (fitted with paddle attachment) or large bowl
- Microwaveable bowl
- Spoon and spatula (preferably offset)
- Knife and cutting board
Planning a party?
Here are some ideas for the perfect dessert spread
- Something chocolatey: If you’re having a get together, chances are that someone you invited loves chocolate, and no dessert spread is complete without at least one chocolate choice. No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars have got you covered here.
- Something fruity: Just like every party likely has a chocoholic, there’s also a pretty good chance you’ll have someone who likes fruity flavors. To keep these guests happy you can serve lemon bars, fruit tarts, or even fruit skewers.
- Something creamy: To add variety to the textures of the dessert spread add something creamy like a dessert dip, pudding, or cheesecake bites.
Tips and Tricks
Pan size: I use a 9×9 inch pan for this recipe. An 8×8 inch pan will also work. I just have found that the 9×9 makes it easier to cut the bars, especially if you want smaller portions. I also like the peanut butter to chocolate ratio a little better.
Optional sea salt: Sea salt is an optional ingredient, but it’s a nice contrast to the sweetness of the bars. I recommend trying it!
Cutting the bars: With a hardened chocolate layer on top of a softer peanut butter layer, it’s easy to make of mess of things when cutting into portions. For the cleanest and prettiest cuts make sure the bars are COLD. Then, use a sharp (not serrated) knife.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BUCKEYE BARS - This quick and easy treat starts with a soft peanut butter layer and is topped with a solid chocolate layer. It's all the deliciousness of a classic buckeye in bar form.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 7 full sheets of graham crackers (about 1 cup)
Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 heaping tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- Flaky or coarse sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- For the peanut butter layer: Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Break the graham cracker sheets into smaller pieces and place them into a blender or food processor.
- Blend on medium speed until the crumbs are consistently fine.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the melted butter, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until completely incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the graham cracker crumbs. Mix on medium speed until completely incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the mixture takes a while to come together, you may need to add more peanut butter. If the mixture is too dry, the bars will be crumbly.
- Transfer the peanut butter mixer to the center of the prepared pan. Carefully and evenly spread the mixture out to the corners.
- For the chocolate layer: In a large microwaveable bowl, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
- Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each interval, until just melted. Stir until completely smooth.
- Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter layer and evenly spread with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the sea salt on top, according to taste.
- Chill the bars in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the block out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board.
- Cut the bars into 16 squares (4x4 pattern). For smaller portions, cut each square in half.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 332Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 195mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 26gProtein: 5g
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.
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