Are you a true lover of chocolate and peanut butter? Try this easy Buckeye Bars recipe for a tasty treat you can enjoy any time of year! This no-bake dessert is super easy to make - it's the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate peanut butter craving!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Chill Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
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Servings: 16
Ingredients
1cupPeanut Butter250g
½cupButter Softened
1½cupsPowdered Sugar195g
1teaspoonVanilla Extract
11.5ouncesChocolate Chips
1tablespoonVegetable Oilor Butter
Instructions
Make Peanut Butter Layer
In a large bowl, combine Peanut Butter with softened Butter using a hand mixer.
Add vanilla extract and Powdered Sugar and continue to combine the ingredients until smooth.
Optional: Mix by hand and add 1 cup of Rice Krispy Cereal to the Peanut Butter mixture. It gives the mixture a fun texture with a bit of crunch, similar to more traditional peanut butter bars. You could also add some crumbled Graham Crackers.
Place the Butter Mixture in a 9x9-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Spread evenly in the bottom of the square pan and set aside.
Add Chocolate Layer
In a separate bowl, combine Chocolate Chips and 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil or Butter and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Stir the chocolate mixture and heat for additional 30 seconds. Stir the mixture, and if additional time is needed, heat for 15 seconds and repeat until the chocolate is fully melted.
Pour Chocolate over the Peanut Butter mixture and spread it evenly.
Allow the layer of chocolate to cool and set up. The Buckeye Bars can be placed in the refrigerator to chill quicker.
Cut into 16 bars, 4 rows by 4 rows.
Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container or Ziploc Bag. Place parchment paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking.
These Buckeye Bars will stay fresh for up to a week.
Notes
Storage
Store: Store these no-bake bars once they have completely set, in an airtight container for up to a week. They are best if enjoyed within 2-3 days.
Freeze: These Buckeye Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. Store them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between each one, if they are already sliced to prevent them from sticking. Bring to room temperature before eating.
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.