Description
This no-bake buckeye bars dessert requires no tedious rolling to make and it comes with a delicious dose of brown butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted*)
Chocolate Topping:
- Click the link above for the measurements
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. As the butter melts, it’ll start to foam, then turn a clear golden color. Continue to stir the butter, scraping up any browned specks from the bottom of the pan as it starts to brown. It should have a nutty aroma.
- Once browned and nutty, remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar. Add the peanut butter and vanilla, stirring until combined. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar, a cup at a time, until mixture is smooth. Pour mixture into prepared pan and place in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Place the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. Remove and stir until smooth. Spread evenly over chilled peanut butter filling. Refrigerate until firm and set, at least one hour.
- Use a knife to loosen the edges before using the parchment sides to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
*Sifting the powdered sugar will assure that the peanut butter filling is completely smooth without any sugar lumps.
- Category: Dessert