Sweet, salty, and satisfyingly crunchy, Easy No-Bake Buckeye Graham Treats combine nostalgic flavors in one irresistible dessert—no oven required.
With rich peanut butter, a crisp graham cracker base, and a silky chocolate coating, this treat channels classic buckeyes with a fun twist.
What You’ll Need for These Easy No-Bake Buckeye Graham Treats
- Creamy peanut butter – The heart of the filling, lending that classic buckeye taste with a smooth, luscious texture.
- Butter – Softened and whipped in to add richness and help the peanut butter set just right.
- Powdered sugar – Sweetens the mixture and firms it up, creating a dough-like consistency that holds its shape.
- Graham crackers – Add crunch and contrast while acting as the perfect platform for the peanut butter filling.
- Semisweet chocolate chips – Melted into a smooth coating that balances the sweetness with just a touch of bittersweet depth.
- Shortening or coconut oil – Helps the chocolate melt smoothly and gives the coating a glossy, snappy finish.
- Peanut butter chips – Used in the drizzle for an extra layer of peanut buttery goodness.
- Extra shortening or coconut oil – Gives the drizzle that perfectly pourable texture.
How to Make Them: Buckeyes Meet Graham Crackers
Start by mixing the peanut butter and butter until smooth, then blend in the powdered sugar to form a thick, creamy dough.
Spread the mixture onto half of each graham cracker, shaping it to cover edge to edge for the perfect bite.
Melt chocolate chips with a bit of shortening, dip the peanut butter-coated side of each graham cracker into the chocolate, and place on a rack to set.
For a final flourish, melt peanut butter chips with more shortening and drizzle over the chocolate layer.
Let them rest until fully set—either at room temp or in the fridge—and they’re ready to enjoy!
Tricks, Tips & Tasty Tweaks
For a stronger crunch, freeze the graham crackers briefly before spreading on the peanut butter layer. It makes handling easier and keeps the base crisp. Using natural peanut butter? Make sure it’s well-stirred and slightly chilled to avoid separation. You can also swap in dark chocolate chips for a deeper flavor or white chocolate for a sweeter spin. Prefer a saltier bite? Sprinkle a bit of flaky sea salt over the chocolate before it sets for contrast and extra appeal.
Keeping Your Buckeye Treats Fresh
These treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, though they’ll last a bit longer refrigerated. To freeze, layer with parchment paper in a container and freeze for up to one month. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temp for about 15 minutes. Avoid microwaving to preserve the crisp graham texture and keep the chocolate intact.
Easy No-Bake Buckeye Graham Treats
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
- 12 graham crackers approximately 1 1/2 sleeves
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening for drizzle
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line two trays with parchment paper and top each with a wire rack for cooling.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened butter with creamy peanut butter until the texture is smooth and uniform.
- Slowly incorporate the powdered sugar, stirring thoroughly until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Shape the mixture into small portions, pressing each evenly onto one half of a graham cracker to the edges.
- In a small saucepan set over low to medium heat, gently melt the semisweet chocolate chips along with the 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or shortening until fully liquefied and smooth, then allow to cool slightly.
- Dip the peanut butter-covered surface of each cracker into the melted chocolate, then transfer to the wire racks.
- To create the drizzle, melt peanut butter chips together with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening, stirring until smooth, then spoon over the chocolate-coated crackers.
- Permit the chocolate to firm at ambient temperature for 2 to 3 hours or place in the refrigerator for quicker setting.
