No-Bake Buckeye Bars
No-bake buckeye bars with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate layers – the perfect crowd-pleasing dessert!
Print Pin Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $8 USD
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper
- 1 Parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing
- 1 Electric mixer or use wooden spoon
- 1 Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler for melting chocolate
- 1 Offset spatula for smooth chocolate layer
- 1 Sharp knife clean cuts—wipe between each slice
- 1 Measuring cups/spoons standard set
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter use good quality
- ½ cup Butter softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs adds texture
Chocolate Layer
- 1 ½ cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil for smooth chocolate layer
- 2 tablespoon Heavy cream for glossy finish
- 1 pinch Salt optional but enhances flavor
Instructions
- Line baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar & graham crumbs, press into pan.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil.
- Stir in cream and salt until glossy.
- Spread chocolate over peanut layer evenly.
- Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Keep stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week. Perfect for make-ahead desserts!
Nutrition
Serving: 50g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg