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Buckeye Bars
Buckeye bars are a naturally gluten-free no-bake dessert made with the classic combination of a peanut butter and chocolate layered and sliced into perfect handheld dessert bars!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 528 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar do not pack
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Line a square 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the peanut butter and softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed with a paddle attachment until combined thoroughly, scraping down the sides as it blends.
- Add the vanilla extract and blend on low speed and then add the powdered sugar slowly. (careful not to over pack the measuring cup. see notes)
- Once all powdered sugar is added, continue to mix on low speed until a ball forms. The dough should not be too wet. If it is add a little more powdered sugar.
- Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the lined pan and press it down with fingers or he back of wooden spoon (press into the corners well)
- In a separate microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave for 30 seconds then stir and heat for 20-30 more seconds.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over top.
- Place the bars in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours to allow the chocolate to fully hardened.
- Top with sea salt, if desired.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Use dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chocolate chips.
- The coconut oil will help the chocolates consistency and give it a nice shine.
- It's best to spoon the powdered sugar into the measuring cups and level off with the back of a butter knife. Or use a food scale to weigh the powdered sugar out. Be careful not to over-pack the measuring spoon or the bars will be more crumbly.
- It's best to spoon the powdered sugar into the measuring cups and level off with the back of a butter knife. Or use a food scale to weigh the powdered sugar out. Be careful not to over-pack the measuring spoon or the bars will be more crumbly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
187mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
60g
(120%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.