Buckeye Bars
Indulge in the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter with these no-bake Buckeye Bars! Inspired by the classic buckeye candy, this easy dessert features a rich, buttery peanut butter base made with graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar, topped with a silky layer of semi-sweet chocolate. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no oven required, these decadent bars are the perfect treat for busy days or last-minute gatherings. Whether you're serving them at a party or keeping them as a fridge-friendly snack, Buckeye Bars bring the ultimate sweet-and-salty flavor to your dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Mix until fully combined and a dense dough forms.
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish to form the base layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate layer is firm and set.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the entire slab out of the baking dish and place it on a cutting board.
Slice into 16 equal-sized bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 418.5 g | 537% | |
| Saturated Fat | 195.2 g | 976% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2641 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 775.3 g | 282% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.8 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 572.3 g | ||
| Protein | 100.9 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2099 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
