Description
Make these easy, no-bake treats combining peanut butter, graham crackers, and chocolate, inspired by classic Buckeye candy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (14.4 ounces) graham crackers, whole sheets
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. This is your peanut butter filling.
- Take one graham cracker sheet and spread about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture evenly over the top surface.
- Place a second graham cracker sheet directly on top of the filling, pressing gently to form a sandwich.
- Cut the graham cracker sandwich in half crosswise to create two rectangles. Repeat until all crackers are used. You should have about 18-20 filled crackers.
- Place the filled crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up the filling.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening (or coconut oil). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the bottom two-thirds of each frozen graham cracker sandwich into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of the top graham cracker exposed, similar to a Buckeye candy.
- Place the dipped crackers back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- If you prefer a firmer filling, chill the peanut butter mixture for 15 minutes before spreading.
- For a cleaner dip, use a fork to lift the cracker out of the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing it on the parchment paper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10