Best Buckeye Bars No-Bake (Printer-Friendly)
Smooth peanut butter base topped with rich chocolate for an easy no-bake sweet treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Peanut Butter Layer
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2 cups creamy peanut butter
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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3½ cups powdered sugar
→ Chocolate Layer
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12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
# Steps to Follow:
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Line an 8 x 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
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Combine creamy peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl using an electric hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Incorporate vanilla extract and salt, mixing until fully combined; the mixture will be slightly crumbly.
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Press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface gently.
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Place semisweet chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth and fully melted.
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Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base and spread evenly with an offset spatula to completely cover the surface.
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Refrigerate the bars for 10 to 20 minutes or until the chocolate topping is firm to the touch.
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Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water and wiped dry to slice the set bars into 16 portions. Serve and enjoy.
# Helpful Hints:
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For clean slicing, warm a sharp knife in hot water, dry it, and wipe between cuts to prevent cracking the chocolate layer.
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Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks or frozen for extended storage.