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buckeye bars recipe

No bake Buckeye Bars turn the traditional Ohio candy balls into a square slice for sharing. All the delicious peanut butter and chocolate flavor you love served as a layered dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Layer Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter softened
  • 3 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping Ingredients

  • 12 ounce semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  • Using either a stand mixer, or a medium size mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened butter for 1 minute, until smooth.
    8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
  • Add the peanut butter and vanilla. Continue mixing for 1 minute, until smooth.
    8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
  • Lower the mixer speed to medium-low and add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each cup. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and continue mixing until completely incorporated.
    8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
  • Using either a silicone spatula, or an offset spatula, evenly spread the peanut butter mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Add the chocolate chips and oil to a small microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir, and continue to mix in 15 second intervals until the mixture is completely smooth.
    8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
  • Using a silicone spatula, or an offset spatula, evenly spread the chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Cover and chill the refrigerator for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator. Carefully slice the buckeye bars into 15 - 2 ½ in x 3 in slices. Cover the baking dish and return the bars to the refrigerator to continue chilling for an additional 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • Remove the bars from the dish by the parchment paper. You may need to carefully re-slice the bars. Serve immediately.

Notes

Naturally gluten-free. For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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