Easy No-Bake Buckeye Graham Crackers
Make these simple, no-bake Buckeye Graham Crackers that combine a crunchy graham cracker base with creamy peanut butter filling and a rich chocolate coating. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for parties or gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 95 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 full graham crackers
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This is your peanut butter filling.
- Take one graham cracker square and spread about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture evenly over the top.
- Top with a second graham cracker square to form a sandwich. Gently press the edges together.
- Repeat this process until all graham crackers are used, creating 12 sandwiches.
- Place the assembled sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes until the filling is firm.
- 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, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the chilled sandwiches from the freezer. Dip each sandwich into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Leave a small circle of the peanut butter filling exposed on top to resemble a traditional buckeye candy.
- Place the dipped crackers back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the Buckeye Graham Crackers for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- For an easier dip, you can use a fork to drizzle the chocolate over the top instead of fully submerging the cracker.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Store these no-bake desserts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg