Name: No-Bake Buckeye Bars
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, softened: The butter forms the base of the peanut butter layer, adding richness and depth of flavor.; 3 cups creamy peanut butter: Peanut butter is the star of the show, providing a smooth, nutty taste that’s hard to resist.; 4 cups powdered sugar: This ingredient sweetens the peanut butter layer and gives it a firm texture that holds together well.; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract: Adding vanilla enhances the overall flavor profile of the bars, giving a delicious aroma.; 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips: These chips make up the decadent chocolate ganache that tops the bars, offering a sweet and rich layer.; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil: The oil helps to achieve a smooth and glossy ganache, making it easier to spread over the peanut butter layer.

Description

Enjoy no-bake Buckeye Bars with a creamy peanut butter filling and a rich chocolate coating—perfect for any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Scale

8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, softened: The butter forms the base of the peanut butter layer, adding richness and depth of flavor.
3 cups creamy peanut butter: Peanut butter is the star of the show, providing a smooth, nutty taste that’s hard to resist.
4 cups powdered sugar: This ingredient sweetens the peanut butter layer and gives it a firm texture that holds together well.
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract: Adding vanilla enhances the overall flavor profile of the bars, giving a delicious aroma.
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips: These chips make up the decadent chocolate ganache that tops the bars, offering a sweet and rich layer.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil: The oil helps to achieve a smooth and glossy ganache, making it easier to spread over the peanut butter layer.

Instructions

Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer:
- Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to beat 8 tablespoons of softened salted sweet cream butter until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Add 3 cups of creamy peanut butter and 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate 4 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until the mixture is smooth. The consistency should be thick yet spreadable.
- Spread this mixture evenly across the base of the prepared baking dish, creating a flat layer.
Create the Chocolate Ganache:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Heat the mixture in the microwave on medium heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- Once melted, gently spread this ganache over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish, ensuring an even coating.
Chill and Cut the Bars:
- Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the chocolate to firm up.
- After chilling, remove the baking dish from the fridge and slice the bars into 15 squares, each measuring approximately 2½ in x 3 in.
- Return the sliced bars to the fridge for an additional 1 hour and 45 minutes to ensure everything sets properly.
- Once completely chilled, carefully lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper, slice again if necessary, and serve cold.