Description
Irresistible buckeye bars merge classic peanut butter and chocolate in a simple no-bake dessert. Midwestern charm meets sweet indulgence that beckons hungry friends to gather and savor each delectable square.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (113 grams / 4 ounces)
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113 grams / 4 ounces)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Optional Garnish:
(No additional ingredients listed)
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine creamy peanut butter with melted butter and powdered sugar until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a parchment-lined baking dish, carefully spreading it into an even, smooth layer using a spatula.
- Create a glossy chocolate topping by gently melting chocolate chips with additional butter in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until completely smooth and lustrous.
- Cascade the molten chocolate evenly over the peanut butter foundation, ensuring complete coverage with a gentle tilting motion.
- Place the prepared dessert in the refrigerator, allowing it to chill and solidify for approximately 120 minutes or until the chocolate sets completely.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice into uniform rectangular bars using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for precise edges.
- Serve chilled and store any remaining bars in an airtight container within the refrigerator to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose creamy, room-temperature peanut butter for smoother mixing and easier blending with other ingredients.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper for effortless removal and clean cutting of bars.
- Melt chocolate slowly using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to prevent burning and achieve silky texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, ensuring maximum freshness and maintaining their firm consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg