Buckeye Graham Crackers Recipe
Buckeye Graham Crackers are a delicious no-bake treat featuring crispy graham crackers topped with a creamy peanut butter filling, coated in rich melted semi-sweet chocolate, and drizzled with peanut butter chips. Perfect as a sweet snack or dessert, these bite-sized delights combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe.
- Author: Dana
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (mainly melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 25 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 12 graham crackers, broken in half
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 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, divided
Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Prepare Graham Crackers: Break each graham cracker sheet in half to create squares. Place the graham crackers on a lined baking sheet and set aside to prepare for assembly.
- Make 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 blended.
- Form Peanut Butter Balls: Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch sized balls. Place one ball on top of each graham cracker square.
- Flatten Peanut Butter: Carefully press and spread the peanut butter balls onto the surface of each graham cracker, extending the filling all the way to the edges for uniform coverage.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Graham Crackers: Dip each peanut butter topped graham cracker into the melted chocolate, coating thoroughly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then place back onto the lined baking sheet.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Drizzle: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle and Chill: Drizzle the melted peanut butter chips over the chocolate coated graham crackers using a spoon or piping method. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate sets completely. Enjoy once firm.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable oil with refined coconut oil or canola oil for a healthier alternative.
- The vanilla extract is mixed into the peanut butter filling for enhanced flavor.
- If peanut butter chips aren’t available, try drizzling caramel or additional melted chocolate over the top as an alternative.
- Store the finished Buckeye Graham Crackers in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate firm.
- These treats are easy to make ahead and perfect for parties or snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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