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Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars Recipe
Made with creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips, and love, these buckeye bars are perfect for gift-giving, get-togethers, or just as a snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 548 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Line a square 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and peanut butter together 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, then slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, allow the mixer to run on low speed until the mixture all comes together in a ball.
- Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the prepared baking pan and pack it down, making sure to press it all the way to the edges. Set aside.
- 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 fridge and allow them to sit until the chocolate has fully hardened, about 2 hours.
- Slice the bars and top with flakey sea salt, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store buckeye bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
548kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
134mg
(6%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.