Introduction

If you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, then Buckeye Bars are the dessert for you! Inspired by the classic Buckeye candy, these bars feature a creamy peanut butter filling topped with a layer of smooth, rich chocolate. They’re simple to make and incredibly indulgent, offering the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Whether you’re looking for a treat to share at a party, a snack for yourself, or a dessert to bring to a gathering, Buckeye Bars are sure to satisfy your cravings. Let’s dive into how to make these mouth-watering bars!

Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Bar base, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 8 tbsp Salted Sweet Cream Butter – This provides the richness and smoothness that helps bind the peanut butter filling together, while adding a slight saltiness to balance the sweetness.
• 3 cups Creamy Peanut Butter – The star of the show! Use creamy peanut butter for the smooth, velvety texture that makes the filling melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
• 4 cups Powdered Sugar – This gives the peanut butter mixture a nice, sweet flavor while helping it firm up so the bars hold their shape.
• 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract – Adds a subtle depth of flavor and enhances the overall taste of the peanut butter filling.

For the chocolate topping, you will need the following (if not already included in your pantry):

• 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – The chocolate topping should be rich and smooth. Semi-sweet chocolate works perfectly, but you can adjust to milk or dark chocolate depending on your preference.
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil – This helps to thin the chocolate slightly, making it easier to spread and giving it a glossy finish.

Instructions

Making Buckeye Bars is simple, and the process is broken into two main steps: creating the peanut butter filling and adding the chocolate topping. Follow these easy steps: