No Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars Recipe
Indulge in these irresistible No Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars that combine the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the bars:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3 1/2 cups powdered confectioners sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the chocolate topping:
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks (12 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and thick.
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the peanut butter dough firmly into the dish.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the bars, spreading evenly. Let it set at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
- Remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper, transfer to a cutting board, and slice with a sharp knife.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
The dough will be crumbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Chocolate, No Bake, Dessert, Bars
