No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars
These no-bake peanut butter buckeye bars are a rich and creamy dessert made with layers of peanut butter and chocolate. This easy no-bake recipe delivers the classic buckeye flavor in a simple, sliceable bar perfect for parties, holidays, or quick treats.
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ cups peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Topping
- 1½ cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or butter
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate chips with peanut butter in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour and spread the chocolate evenly over the base.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully set.
- Lift from the pan, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for best texture.
- Chill thoroughly for clean slicing.
- Use a warm knife to prevent cracking the chocolate layer.
- Store in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.