Description
Sweet chocolate and creamy peanut butter combine in classic Buckeye bars, creating a heavenly no-bake dessert that whispers Ohio’s culinary charm. Chocolate-drizzled and silky smooth, these bars deliver pure indulgence with minimal effort, promising delightful satisfaction in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture forms a cohesive, smooth texture.
- Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan, using a spatula or your hands to create an even, compact layer across the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare the chocolate topping by microwaving chocolate chips with additional peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a uniform chocolate layer that covers the entire surface.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours, allowing the bars to set and firm up completely.
- Once chilled and solid, remove the bars from the refrigerator and lift the parchment paper to transfer to a cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled dessert into square or rectangular pieces, creating clean, precise cuts.
- Serve the buckeye bars chilled and enjoy the rich, creamy combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar to taste, making the bars less or more sweet depending on preference.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers to transform this dessert into a celiac-friendly treat without compromising texture or flavor.
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts or sea salt on top of chocolate layer for added crunch and enhanced flavor complexity.
- Wrap individual bars in wax paper for easy portable snacks or party-friendly dessert option that travels well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg