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Buckeye Bars
These buckeye bars are a bigger version of the bite sized candy, with creamy peanut butter, sweet sugar, and rich chocolate.
Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 bars
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1-½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon refined coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add the peanut butter and softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until completely combined and smooth.
- Next add the vanilla and salt. Mix to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, if needed.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar. Mix just until the powdered sugar is incorporated and the dough comes together into large crumbles.
- Transfer the peanut butter dough to the prepared pan and press it into a smooth even layer. For a smooth top, place a piece of parchment paper over the bars and then press down to compact them.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium-sized microwave safe bowl. Heat the chocolate for 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter bars and spread it into an even layer.
- While the chocolate is still wet, top it with sprinkles.
- Place the buckeye bars in the fridge to set for 20 minutes, or just until the chocolate is no longer wet.
- Use a sharp, flat-bladed knife to cut the bars into your desired size. For clean cuts, run the knife under warm water and wipe it clean between each slice.
- Enjoy these buckeye bars chilled or at room temperature. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
169mg
(7%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
142IU
(3%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.