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Buckeye Crunch Bars.

These Buckeye Crunch Bars are a delightful blend of sweet and salty, featuring creamy peanut butter and a chocolatey crunch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick salted butter at room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups confectioners sugar using more or less to your taste
  • 12 ounces milk or semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 20-24 pretzel twists

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Directions: Buckeye Crunch Bars.
  1. Start by lining an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. This will help you easily lift the bars out once they're set.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature salted butter and creamy peanut butter. Mix well using a spatula until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the confectioners sugar, starting with 2 1/2 cups. Mix until the mixture is thick and holds together, adjusting the sugar to your taste and desired consistency.
  4. Once your peanut butter mixture is ready, transfer it to the prepared baking dish. Use the spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom and press it down firmly.
  5. Place the pretzel twists on top of the peanut butter layer, ensuring they are evenly distributed for that perfect crunch in every bite.
  6. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate. If using a microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
  7. Once the chocolate is melted, pour it over the pretzel layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula to cover all the pretzels and create a beautiful chocolate layer on top.
  8. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours or until the chocolate is set and the bars are firm.
  9. Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper. Cut them into squares or rectangles, and they are ready to serve!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
  • You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months wrapped individually in plastic wrap.
  • Microwave individual bars for about 10-15 seconds if you prefer them warm.