Description
Chocolate and peanut butter lovers rejoice with these irresistible Buckeye Bars that blend Ohio’s classic sweet treat into an easy, no-bake dessert. Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter layers create a mouthwatering indulgence you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Base:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweet and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and graham cracker crumbs until a cohesive, smooth consistency forms.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking pan, using a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly and create a uniform layer.
- Utilize a microwave-safe bowl to melt chocolate chips, pausing every 20 seconds to stir and prevent burning, continuing until the chocolate achieves a silky, glossy texture.
- Gently cascade the liquefied chocolate across the peanut butter foundation, carefully maneuvering the pan to ensure complete and consistent coverage.
- Refrigerate the dessert for approximately 120 minutes, allowing the layers to solidify and bond together.
- Once chilled and set, extract the dessert from the refrigerator and slice into rectangular bars using a sharp knife, creating clean, precise cuts.
- Serve the buckeye bars chilled for optimal flavor and texture, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a decadent personal treat.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture throughout the peanut butter layer.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of bars.
- Opt for high-quality chocolate chips for a richer, more decadent chocolate topping.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free graham-style crackers or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg