No-Bake Buckeye Graham Crackers: Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Treats
Make these easy, no-bake Buckeye Graham Crackers for a quick dessert combining creamy peanut butter filling, crunchy graham crackers, and a rich chocolate coating. This recipe is perfect for parties or simple snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: About 18 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (14.4 ounces) graham crackers, whole sheets
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Break the graham crackers in half to create smaller, manageable squares.
- Spread a layer of the peanut butter mixture evenly over one graham cracker half. Top with another graham cracker half to create a sandwich. Repeat until all crackers are used.
- Place the peanut butter graham cracker sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 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 each chilled graham cracker sandwich into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is mostly covered, leaving a small circle of the peanut butter layer exposed, similar to a classic buckeye candy.
- Return the dipped crackers to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the Buckeye Graham Crackers for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is fully set before serving.
Notes
- For a cleaner dip, use a toothpick to gently hold the cracker while dipping, then remove the toothpick before the chocolate sets.
- Store these no-bake desserts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate for the coating based on your preference.
- This recipe is great for making ahead for holiday cookie trays or potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 25