Buckeye Graham Crackers Recipe
Buckeye Graham Crackers are a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between graham crackers and dipped in a luscious chocolate coating. Finished with a drizzle of melted peanut butter chips for an extra rich flavor, these sweet bites perfectly balance salty, sweet, and chocolatey elements in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 sandwich cookies 1x
- Category: No-Bake Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers
- 12 graham crackers (broken in half)
Filling
- 3/4 cups creamy peanut butter (like Skippy)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1–1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1–3/4 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (divided)
Optional Topping
- 1 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Crackers: Carefully break each graham cracker sheet in half creating squares. Place the squares on a lined baking sheet and set aside for assembly.
- Make Buckeye Filling: In a large bowl, use electric hand mixers to blend peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fill Crackers: Roll the peanut butter mixture into 12 equal-sized balls. Place one ball on each graham cracker square, then top with another cracker. Gently press the sandwich to flatten the filling edge to edge. Smooth the sides with your finger to prevent filling from spilling out.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 1-1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip Sandwiches: Dip each peanut butter-filled graham cracker sandwich into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to lift it from the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off by gently tapping the fork on the side of the bowl. Slide the coated sandwich off the fork onto the lined baking sheet using a butter knife.
- Melt Peanut Butter Chips: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut butter chips with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil using 30-second bursts with stirring until smooth. Transfer the melted mixture to a piping bottle or a zip-top bag with a small snipped corner.
- Decorate and Set: Drizzle the melted peanut butter mixture over the chocolate-coated crackers using the piping bottle or bag. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is fully set and firm.
Notes
- You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- Peanut butter chips are optional but add a nice decorative touch and peanut flavor drizzle.
- Ensure the peanut butter mixture is smooth to make rolling into balls easier.
- Let the chocolate sets fully in the fridge to avoid melting when handled.
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