Description
Creamy peanut butter meets rich chocolate in these no-bake Buckeye Bars — a decadent, layered twist on the classic Ohio candy. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (gluten-free if desired)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
1 tablespoon coconut oil (for the chocolate layer)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, melted coconut oil or butter, powdered sugar, salt, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- Melt chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave (in 30-second bursts) or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are fully set.
- Remove the bars from the pan using the parchment overhang and slice into squares.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for a firmer texture or at room temperature for a softer bite.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free graham crackers to keep the recipe gluten-free.
Substitute butter for coconut oil if preferred.
For a vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate chips and plant-based butter or coconut oil.
Add chopped peanuts or flaky salt on top for extra crunch.
Swirl additional peanut butter into the chocolate layer for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
