No-Bake Buckeye Bars

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No-Bake Buckeye Bars

No-bake buckeye bars are rich, peanut buttery, and topped with silky chocolate. Easy to make without any oven and perfect for a group!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time20

Chill Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: no-bake buckeye bars

Servings: servings (or more depending on square size)

Ingredients

FOR THE CREAMY BASE

2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter melted
1 cup creamy peanut butter

FOR THE TOP CHOCOLATE LAYER

1 & 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil *see note

Instructions

Line a 9x13 casserole dish with parchment paper with a slight overhang on the two longer sides.
In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer, blend together the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, butter, and 1 cup creamy peanut butter until thoroughly combined. (Mixture might be thick.)
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a silicone spatula or greased fingers, press into an even layer.
Place chocolate chips, the remaining peanut butter, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, for about 75 seconds total, until smooth.
Spread melted chocolate mixture over filling.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Loosen the edges with a skinny knife or offset spatula, then, using the parchment paper, lift out of the dish and cut into 12 (or more) squares. Enjoy.

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Notes

*coconut oil allows the chocolate to melt smooth and silky, but more importantly, you need it for the chocolate to harden and set properly. Don't skip it.

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