Description
Delicious no-bake buckeye bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich peanut butter filling, and a smooth chocolate topping. These bars are quick to prepare, require no oven, and are perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for an easy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust & Filling
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from 14 full rectangle crackers or 28 squares)
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 heaping tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, making sure it covers the bottom and sides for easy removal. Set aside.
- Make Graham Cracker Crumbs: Pulse the whole graham crackers in a food processor until they become fine crumbs.
- Mix Crust and Filling: In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Mix thoroughly until well blended into a sticky dough.
- Press into Pan: Evenly press the peanut butter crust mixture into the prepared 9×9-inch pan, creating a firm and level base.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: Place 2 cups of chocolate chips and 2 heaping tablespoons of creamy peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until melted and smooth.
- Spread Chocolate Layer: Pour and spread the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture evenly over the crust layer in the pan.
- Chill Bars: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set the bars.
- Cut and Serve: Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or bars with a sharp knife and serve immediately or keep refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to make removal and cutting easier.
- Microwave the chocolate and peanut butter slowly in intervals to prevent burning.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free graham crackers.
- Chilling longer will make bars firmer and easier to cut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No bake dessert, buckeye bars, peanut butter bars, chocolate peanut butter treat, easy no bake recipe
