Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars feature a thick peanut butter base topped with smooth chocolate. No oven needed and ready in minutes—perfect for holidays, parties, or a sweet snack fix.
Ingredients
Scale
½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (480 g) creamy peanut butter
3 ½ cups (420 g) powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons (7 ml) vanilla extract
2 cups (360 g) chocolate chips or chunks
1 tablespoon (14 g) butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter layer.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 cups creamy peanut butter, 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Use an electric mixer to beat everything together until the mixture is smooth and evenly incorporated. The dough will be very thick and may feel slightly crumbly, but it should hold together when pressed. - Press into the pan.
Line a 9×13‑inch (about 23×33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easier removal later. Transfer the peanut butter dough into the pan and press it firmly and evenly into the bottom. Use a spatula or your hands (dip in a little powdered sugar, if needed) to smooth the top. - Melt the chocolate topping.
In a microwave‑safe bowl, combine 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil.
Microwave in 30‑second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. This usually takes about 1½ minutes total, depending on your microwave. - Top and set.
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it out evenly with an offset spatula or the backside of a spoon. Let the bars sit at room temperature until the chocolate has mostly set—around 30 to 60 minutes. - Cut and chill.
Once the chocolate is set but not rock hard, carefully lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Place the slab onto a cutting board and slice into squares using a sharp knife (wipe the blade between cuts for cleaner edges).
Transfer the slices to the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour (or until ready to serve) to ensure they hold their shape.
Notes
Let chocolate partially set before slicing to avoid cracking.
Store refrigerated for up to 1 month or freeze for 4 months.
Avoid high-water-content butter brands for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large square
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Protein: 5 g