Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with these decadent Buckeye Bars. A no-bake treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Layer: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Beat together softened butter, 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Press into the dish.
- Make Chocolate Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and shortening together. Pour over the peanut butter layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For a firmer texture, chill bars overnight.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing powdered sugar.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
