No-bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars Recipe
This no-bake peanut butter buckeye bars recipe combines creamy peanut butter and chocolate for a perfect, sweet treat. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, these bars are an effortless dessert option. The rich peanut butter base and smooth chocolate topping deliver that classic buckeye flavor with a twist, making them a favorite at gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- 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 creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs until smooth.
- Press the mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 2 tbsp peanut butter in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet, creamier texture.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing powdered sugar to 1.5 cups if desired.
- For easy slicing, dip knife in hot water between cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg