No-bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars Recipe
This no-bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars recipe is a must-try for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! With simple ingredients and an easy process, these bars deliver the classic Buckeye flavor in a convenient bar form, perfect for any occasion. These bars are a sweet, indulgent, no-bake dessert that brings together creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate without needing an oven!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate layer)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add graham cracker crumbs and combine until the mixture is thick and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into a lined 9x9-inch pan.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for a creamier texture.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a salty-sweet contrast.
- Store in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg