Best Buckeye Bars (Printer-Friendly)

Thick peanut butter and chocolate layers create an easy, no-bake bar with smooth, sweet flavors everyone loves.

# What You'll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Layer

01 - 2 cups creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

→ Chocolate Layer

06 - 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, beat creamy peanut butter and softened butter together with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
03 - Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing, then add vanilla extract and salt; mix until fully combined and the mixture is slightly crumbly.
04 - Transfer and press the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
05 - Combine chopped semi-sweet chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; melt in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.
06 - Pour melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and gently spread evenly with an offset spatula.
07 - Refrigerate bars for 10 to 20 minutes or until chocolate is firm but not frozen.
08 - Using a sharp knife warmed in hot water and dried, cut bars into 16 pieces and serve.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For clean slicing, warm the knife in hot water before each cut and dry it thoroughly to glide through the chocolate smoothly.
02 - Store bars in an airtight container refrigerated for up to a few weeks or freeze individually wrapped for extended storage.

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