No-bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars Recipe
Indulge in these no-bake peanut butter buckeye bars, a simple and delicious dessert combining creamy peanut butter and a rich chocolate topping. With just a few pantry ingredients, these bars are an effortless, crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for holidays or any day you crave a sweet and salty bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate chips with 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Pour and spread the chocolate layer over the peanut butter base.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- To make cutting easier, let the bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 105mg