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Easy Buckeye Bars
A peanut butter and chocolate layer combines to create these delectable buckeye bars!
Prep Time
10 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 616 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil optional
- flakey sea salt optional
Instructions
- Line a square 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the butter and peanut butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the vanilla extract and then slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, allow the mixer to run on low speed until it all comes together in a ball.
- Transfer the peanut butter to the parchment lined pan and pack it down, making sure to press it all the way to the edges.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small, microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and use a spoon or offset spatula to push the chocolate into an even layer.
- Transfer the bars to the refrigerator and allow them to sit until the chocolate has fullly hardened - about 2 hours.
- Slice the bars and top with flakey sea salt, if desired.
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Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS
- STORAGE
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Chocolate Chips: Dark or semi-sweet chocolate works best, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
Nutrition Information
Calories
616kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
248mg
(10%)
Potassium
190mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
60g
(120%)
Vitamin A
401IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 401IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.