Description
Delicious and rich Buckeye Bars with a creamy peanut butter base and a smooth chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (do not pack)
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter on medium speed until fully combined.
- Add vanilla extract and mix on low speed.
- Slowly add powdered sugar, mixing on low until incorporated.
- Continue mixing until a thick dough ball forms. If too wet, add more powdered sugar.
- Press the peanut butter mixture into the lined pan evenly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then heat another 20–30 seconds until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until chocolate is fully hardened.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use milk or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
- Coconut oil helps create a smoother consistency and glossy finish.
- Spoon powdered sugar into measuring cups and level off — do not pack.
- Using a food scale is recommended for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 528 kcal
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: Buckeye Bars, Peanut Butter, Dessert