Buckeye Graham Crackers : Easy & Creamy Recipe
Buckeye Graham Crackers are a delightful no-bake treat featuring creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between graham crackers and dipped in smooth, melted chocolate. This easy recipe combines the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with a crispy graham cracker crunch, perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes plus 30 minutes chilling
- Yield: 18 sandwich crackers 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake assembly and dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Crackers
- 1 sleeve (9 sheets) graham crackers, broken in half
Peanut Butter Filling
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (for smooth melting)
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. The mixture should be thick but easily spreadable to create a rich filling.
- Assemble the Graham Sandwiches: Break each graham cracker sheet in half to form squares. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture onto one half, then top it with another graham cracker half to make a sandwich. Place all sandwiches on a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips along with the coconut oil or butter in 20-second bursts, stirring in between until fully smooth and melted.
- Dip or Drizzle: Dip each peanut butter sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate or use a spoon to drizzle chocolate over the top. Return them to the tray and optionally sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Chill Until Set: Refrigerate the tray for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has fully hardened. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for later consumption.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth, spreadable filling.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar as preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan margarine and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Optional: sprinkle sea salt on chocolate for a delightful salty-sweet contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 2 halves)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: buckeye, graham crackers, peanut butter, chocolate, no-bake dessert, snack, easy recipe
