Buckeye Bars Recipe | The Best No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Why You’ll Love This Sweet Treat

• No baking required. Forget keeping a close eye on your oven to ensure your dessert is cooked to perfection. This sweet treat requires no baking!
• Minimal ingredients. You only need a handful of baking staples to create a delicious dessert.
• Family favorite. If you love the classic flavors of a peanut butter cup, this is guaranteed to be an irresistible bite.

Whether you’re looking for a super simple dessert that the kids can help make or you want to make one of your favorite candies at home, these Buckeye Bars are guaranteed to be a hit with children and adults alike!

What Do Buckeye Bars Taste Like?

Why Are They Called Buckeye Bars?

Ingredients To Grab

Buckeye Bars are a delightful no bake dessert featuring the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients and their roles in creating this indulgent treat:

• Peanut Butter– Forms the base of the creamy peanut butter layer, providing the signature flavor of Buckeye Bars.
• Powdered Sugar– Sweetens the peanut butter layer and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.
• Butter– Adds richness and creaminess to the peanut butter layer and helps solidify the mixture when chilled. It is also added to the melted chocolate to ensure a smooth, pourable consistency and a shiny finish.
• Vanilla Extract– Adds a subtle layer of flavor to the peanut butter filling.
• Chocolate Chips– Melted to form the smooth, decadent chocolate topping for the bars.

How To Make Buckeye Bars

Combine the peanut butter mixture.

Create the first layer.

Melt the chocolate layer.

Pour on the second layer.

Chill until set.

Cut, serve, and enjoy!

Tips And Tricks

• Mix thoroughly.
• Chill adequately.
• Cut with a warm knife.

Variations

• Add nuts.
• Pile in pretzels.
• Sprinkle with salt.

What To Enjoy With Buckeye Bars

• Hot Chocolate
• Whipped Topping
• Hot Tea
• Coffee
• Fresh Fruit

How Long Do They Last?

Can You Freeze Them?

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• Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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