Buckeye Bars

Delicious no-bake chocolate and peanut butter bars, perfect for a quick dessert or a game day treat.

By dinnerin321

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 0 parchment paper
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 0 spatula
• 0 cutting board
• 0 sharp knife
• 0 airtight container

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until fully combined and a dough forms.
3. Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and shortening together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
5. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly with a spatula.
6. Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is set.
7. Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and place on a cutting board.
8. Cut the bars into squares using a sharp knife.
9. Serve the Buckeye Bars chilled or at room temperature.
10. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.