Description
Buckeye Bars are rich, creamy no-bake treats that perfectly combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these bars offer a nostalgic candy flavor in a convenient bar form, ideal for snacks, parties, or cozy indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: Start by mixing your softened butter and creamy peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending well after each addition until the mixture is thick and holds together like a soft dough.
- Press the Filling into the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the pan, pressing it firmly but gently to create a level base for the chocolate topping.
- Melt the Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with a splash of heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and silky. This step ensures a glossy, easily spreadable chocolate layer.
- Pour and Spread the Chocolate Layer: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base, carefully spreading it evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Make sure the entire surface is covered for that perfect, indulgent finish.
- Chill Until Set: Place your pan in the refrigerator for at least two hours or until the chocolate is firm and the bars can be easily cut into squares. Patience here is key to getting clean slices and that signature Buckeye Bars texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help blend the peanut butter and butter smoothly for a creamy texture.
- Line your pan with parchment paper to easily remove the bars without breaking them.
- Don’t overheat chocolate; melt it in short bursts and stir often to avoid burning or seizing.
- Chill bars well to allow firm setting and clean slicing.
- Adjust powdered sugar slowly to maintain perfect texture and avoid overly sweet results.
- Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry between cuts for clean slices.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg