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August 29, 2016 · 6 Comments

Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

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Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

These Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars are like biting into a buckeye candy spread over a peanut butter cookie bar. The cookie bar part reminds me of a peanut butter blondie, then there’s a sweet peanut butter filling topped with a chocolate fudge frosting. Chocolate peanut butter lovers unite!

Let’s talk about buckeyes for a sec. Are you familiar with them? Just in case you aren’t, they are sweet little peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. My aunt Emily used to make them every Christmas and I looked forward to these magical treats all year long. When I was old enough to make them myself, I asked her for the recipe. One of the ingredients was Gulf brand wax. Ewww! I couldn’t believe there was wax in something so delicious. I was intrigued and grossed out all at the same time.

But they were so good! I decided I didn’t care and began my search for the mysterious wax that you could eat. To my surprise, it was very easy to find. I’m pretty sure I found it at Publix. There it was, right on the shelf in a box the size of a package of four sticks of butter. I made my own buckeyes and they came out just like aunt Emily’s. They were a lot of work though which made me appreciate them all the more.

Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

So if you’re a fan of buckeyes, you’ll love these Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars for sure!

Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

To make them, start by making your cookie bar batter and spreading into a square pan lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with cooking spray.

Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

Bake the bars in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. Let cool and top with peanut butter filling.

Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

Whip up some homemade chocolate frosting and spread on top of the peanut butter layer.

Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

Slice into 16 bars and enjoy!

Note: Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars are featured on Southern Plate’s Meal Plan Monday!

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Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients

  • For cookie bar layer:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For filling:
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • For frosting
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder I used Scharffen Berger
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

  • For cookie bar layer:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8 square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray, line with aluminum foil and spray again. Set aside.
  • Mix butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt until dough is well blended. Spread into prepared pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Let cool.
  • For filling:
  • In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat until combined. Spread over cooled bars.
  • For frosting:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Set aside. Place butter in large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. With mixer on low speed, gradually add half of the sugar and cocoa powder mixture, then half the cream. Beat on low until combined. Add remaining sugar/cocoa mixture and cream. Add vanilla. Beat on low until combined. Turn speed up to medium high and beat for 2-3 minutes. Frosting should be creamy and slightly shiny. If it's dull looking and too thick, add a little more cream. Try 1-2 more tablespoons cream, then beat again on medium for about 30 seconds. Spread frosting over peanut butter filling.
  • Slice and serve bars. Store covered at room temperature for one day or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

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  1. Pat says

    August 29, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    So, where’s the Wax?

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    • Mom Loves Baking says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      There’s no wax in this recipe, Pat. Thanks for reading my story though. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Danette says

    August 29, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    I don’t see any wax included in the recipe.

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      There’s no wax in this recipe, Danette. Thanks for reading my story though. 🙂

      Reply
  3. sara says

    August 30, 2016 at 1:34 am

    Oh my, these bars looks delicious!! Didn’t we have fun tasting Aunt Emily’s treats at Christmas!
    Sweet memories:)

    Reply
    • Mom Loves Baking says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you, Sara! And yes, we sure did! xo

      Reply

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