Description
Delight in these no-bake peanut butter buckeye bars, combining a rich and creamy peanut butter base with a smooth chocolate topping. Perfectly sweet and easy to prepare, these bars require no oven time, making them an ideal quick dessert or snack with classic American flavors inspired by Ohio buckeyes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Press base into pan: Evenly press the peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Make the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Top the bars: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Chill: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm and set.
- Cut and serve: Once set, lift the bars from the pan via the parchment paper and cut into 24 squares. Store the bars in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For clean slices, heat your knife slightly before cutting through the bars.
- Use crunchy peanut butter to add texture variation if desired.
- These bars can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months without losing flavor or texture.
