No-bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars combine the rich taste of creamy peanut butter and a smooth chocolate topping, creating a delicious and easy-to-make dessert bar that channels the classic flavors of buckeyes. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a convenient no-bake option with a decadent twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (No Bake)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Stir until well mixed.
- Press mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until set.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- For easier slicing, let bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes after chilling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg