No-bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars are a decadent blend of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. They’re a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that requires no oven and minimal ingredients—ideal for quick treats, holiday desserts, or anytime indulgence. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, these bars satisfy your sweet cravings with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Press the mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 9x9-inch pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, smoothing with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, use creamy peanut butter.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg