Easy Buckeye Bars
A peanut butter and chocolate layer combines to create these delectable buckeye bars!
Servings 9 servings
Calories 616kcal
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.
Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS
- Chocolate Chips: Dark or semi-sweet chocolate works best, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg