Buckeye Graham Crackers Recipe
Buckeye Graham Crackers are a delicious no-bake treat featuring graham crackers topped with a creamy peanut butter filling and coated in rich melted chocolate, finished with a drizzle of peanut butter chips. This easy-to-make recipe combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate into bite-sized, crowd-pleasing snacks perfect for dessert or anytime indulgence.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Base
- 12 graham crackers, broken in half
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Prepare the Graham Crackers: Break each graham cracker sheet in half so they’re now squares. Place the graham crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper, and set aside.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Form Peanut Butter Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the peanut butter mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place one ball on top of each graham cracker square.
- Flatten the Peanut Butter: Carefully flatten each peanut butter ball on the graham cracker, spreading the peanut butter all the way to the edges of the cracker, creating an even layer.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Coat the Graham Crackers: Using a spoon or fork, coat each graham cracker topped with peanut butter in the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt Peanut Butter Chips: In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter chips with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the Peanut Butter: Drizzle the melted peanut butter chips over each chocolate-coated graham cracker for a decorative and flavorful finish.
- Set the Chocolate: Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to set completely before serving. This typically takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Notes
- Ensure the butter for the peanut butter filling is softened for easier mixing.
- Use parchment or wax paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- For a smoother chocolate coating, stirring frequently during melting prevents burning.
- These treats are best stored refrigerated to keep the chocolate firm.
- Allow sufficient time for the chocolate to fully set before handling to avoid smudging.
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