Buckeye Graham Crackers Recipe
Delicious Buckeye Graham Crackers feature a creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between crispy graham crackers and coated with a luscious layer of melted chocolate. Finished with a drizzle of peanut butter chocolate, these no-bake treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a perfect balance of crunchy and creamy textures.
- Author: Luna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 Buckeye Graham Crackers 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Cracker Sandwiches
- 12 graham crackers (broken in half)
- 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 & Drizzle
- 1–3/4 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark, your preference)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (divided)
- 1 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
- Prepare: Carefully break each graham cracker sheet in half so you have square pieces and place them on a lined baking sheet. Set aside.
- Make Buckeye Filling: In a large bowl, use electric hand mixers to blend the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fill Up Crackers: Divide the peanut butter mixture into 12 equal-sized balls. Place one ball on each graham cracker square, then top each with another cracker to form a sandwich. Gently press the sandwich to flatten the filling evenly edge to edge, then smooth the sides with your finger so the filling does not spill out.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips with 1-1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip Cookies: Dip each graham cracker sandwich into the melted chocolate, use a fork to lift it out and allow excess chocolate to drip off. Tap the edge of the bowl to help remove excess. Using a butter knife, slide the sandwich off the fork and place it back onto the lined baking sheet.
- Melt Peanut Butter Chips: In another microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and melted. Transfer this mixture to a piping bottle or a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off for drizzling.
- Let Set: Drizzle the melted peanut butter chip mixture over the chocolate-coated crackers. Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is fully set and firm, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- Peanut butter chips are optional but add a nice complementary drizzle on top.
- Store the finished Buckeye Graham Crackers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Make sure to smooth the sides of the peanut butter filling to prevent it from spilling when dipped in chocolate.
Keywords: Buckeye, Graham Crackers, Peanut Butter, Chocolate, No Bake Dessert, Easy Treat