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 |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 3% | |
*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.
