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No-Bake Buckeye Graham Crackers: Quick Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites

Two stacked bars of buckeye graham crackers showing a thick peanut butter filling, graham cracker crust, and chocolate coating.
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Make these easy No-Bake Buckeye Graham Crackers for a satisfying, quick dessert. This recipe combines crunchy graham crackers, creamy peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate coating, perfect for parties or simple family snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (14.4 ounces) graham crackers, whole sheets
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peanut butter filling: In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Prepare the graham crackers: Break the graham cracker sheets in half to create rectangles. You will need one rectangle for the bottom layer and one for the top layer for each bite.
  3. Assemble the bites: Spread a layer of the peanut butter mixture onto one graham cracker half. Place a second graham cracker half on top to create a small sandwich. Repeat until all graham crackers are used.
  4. Chill the sandwiches: Place the assembled peanut butter graham cracker sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm. This step is key for easy dipping.
  5. Melt 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.
  6. Dip the bites: Remove the chilled sandwiches from the freezer. Dip each sandwich into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of the peanut butter filling exposed at the top, mimicking a classic buckeye candy.
  7. Set the coating: Place the dipped crackers back onto the parchment-lined sheet. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them for another 15 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a slightly healthier take, you can use dark chocolate for the coating.
  • If you want a firmer filling, reduce the amount of butter slightly in the peanut butter mixture.
  • These treats freeze well for up to three months; wrap them individually before freezing.

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