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Buckeye Bars

Buckeye Bars

A much quicker version of Buckeyes....same great taste without all the hassle!
Author Jamie

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds of almond bark or chocolate candy coating white, dark or milk
  • 16 ounces creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Melt 1/2 the chocolate or almond bark according to package instructions.
  2. Spread over a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Spread it to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  3. Place cookie sheet in freezer.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whip together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  5. Take the chocolate layer out of the freezer and spread the peanut butter mixture on top of the frozen chocolate layer.
  6. Place this pan back into the freezer.
  7. While the pan is cooling, melt the remaining chocolate.
  8. Take the pan out of the freezer and spread the remaining melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter layer.
  9. Return pan to the freezer and freeze until set.
  10. Break into small pieces using a butcher knife.
  11. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

These may not be as pretty as Buckeye Balls, but they are just as tasty and so much easier to make.