Buckeye Bars

4.52 from 45 votes

No bake Buckeye Bars turn the traditional Ohio candy balls into a square slice for sharing. All the delicious peanut butter and chocolate flavor you love served as a layered dessert.

Prep Time15

Chill Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 544kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Bar

8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter softened
3 cups creamy peanut butter
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

12 ounce package semi sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Peanut Butter Layer

Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. Set it aside.
Using either a stand mixer, or a medium size mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened butter for 1 minute, until smooth.
8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
Add the peanut butter and vanilla. Continue mixing for 1 minute, until smooth.
3 cups creamy peanut butter, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Lower the mixer speed to medium-low and add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each cup. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and continue mixing until completely incorporated.
4 cups powdered sugar
Using either a silicone spatula, or an offset spatula, evenly spread the peanut butter mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Chocolate Ganache

Add the chocolate chips and oil to a small microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir, and continue to mix in 15 second intervals until the mixture is completely smooth.
12 ounce package semi sweet chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Using a silicone spatula, or an offset spatula, evenly spread the chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Cover and chill the refrigerator for 15 - 20 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator. Carefully slice the buckeye bars into 15 - 2 ½ in x 3 in slices. Cover the baking dish and return the bars to the refrigerator to continue chilling for an additional 1 hour 45 minutes.
Remove the bars from the dish by the parchment paper. You may need to carefully re-slice the bars. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To Freeze: You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months. Allow the bars to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Tips:

You can use a piece of wax paper to smooth the peanut butter layer.
For easier clean-up line your baking dish with parchment paper before baking. This will allow you to easily lift them out of the pan and slice for serving.
If you try to cut the bars after the chocolate has fully set then, it will crack instead of giving you straight lines. For best results, refrigerate your bars for 15-20 minutes, then cut them into squares. Return the cut bars to the refrigerator for an additional hour and 45 minutes, or until ready to serve.

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