Easy No-Bake Buckeye Graham Crackers
Make these simple, no-bake Buckeye Graham Crackers that combine crunchy graham crackers, creamy peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate coating. This recipe is quick to assemble and perfect for parties or family snacks.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 12 servings 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 bag (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
- 24 graham crackers, whole sheets
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix with a hand mixer or sturdy spoon until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This is your peanut butter filling.
- Place one whole graham cracker on your work surface. Spread a generous layer of the peanut butter filling onto the graham cracker. Top with a second graham cracker to create a sandwich. Repeat until all graham crackers are used, creating 12 sandwiches.
- Place the assembled sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet. Place the sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up the filling.
- While the sandwiches chill, prepare the chocolate coating. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening (or coconut oil). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
- Remove the chilled graham cracker sandwiches from the freezer. Dip each sandwich into the melted chocolate, ensuring most of the sides are coated, leaving a small circle of the peanut butter filling exposed at the top, similar to a traditional buckeye candy.
- Place the dipped crackers back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature, or place the sheet back in the refrigerator for 10 minutes for faster setting.
- Store the finished Buckeye Graham Crackers in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a cleaner dip, use a toothpick to gently guide the chocolate around the edges of the sandwich.
- You can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate for the semi-sweet chips based on your preference.
- These treats are excellent for making ahead and freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 15