No-Bake Buckeye Bars

Alyssa

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

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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.

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.