Buckeye Cookie Bars

Buckeye Cookie Bars are inspired by the Buckeye candy, which is a popular treat in the state of Ohio, USA. The candy resembles the nut of the buckeye tree and is made with a peanut butter filling dipped in chocolate.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Buckeye Cookie Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted Butter
• 2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
2. Add graham cracker crumbs to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
3. Press the mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil together, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
5. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture in the baking pan.
6. Spread the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter mixture.
7. Refrigerate the pan for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
8. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 18g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.