Ultimate No-Bake Buckeye Graham Crackers: Easy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Squares
Make these easy no-bake Buckeye Graham Crackers that combine creamy peanut butter filling between crunchy graham crackers, all dipped in rich chocolate. This simple dessert is perfect for quick snacks or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (14.4 ounces) graham crackers, whole sheets
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the crackers: Take one whole graham cracker sheet. Spread about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture evenly over the entire surface of the cracker.
- Top the peanut butter layer with a second whole graham cracker sheet, pressing gently to adhere. You now have a peanut butter sandwich.
- Cut the sandwiches: Use a sharp knife to cut each sandwich into two equal rectangles. You should have 24 pieces total.
- Chill the pieces: Place the cut pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up the filling. This step is important for dipping.
- Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening (or coconut oil). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
- Dip the crackers: Remove the chilled cracker pieces from the freezer. Dip each piece into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. You can leave a small square of the graham cracker showing at the top, similar to a traditional buckeye candy.
- Set the treats: Place the dipped crackers back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill again: Refrigerate the Buckeye Graham Crackers for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is fully set.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a sweeter filling, substitute 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar with light brown sugar.
- If you want a thinner chocolate coating that sets faster, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate.
- These **no bake peanut butter desserts** freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15