Description
Indulge in these no-bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars, a delightful treat combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate in every bite. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for melting with chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1½ cups peanut butter. Stir until smooth.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Layer Chocolate: Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For easier cutting, let bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer preservation.
- Feel free to use crunchy peanut butter for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
