Buckeye Bars by Recime

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, do not pack
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, optional
• 1/4 tsp sea salt, optional

Instructions

1. Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for lifting, about 5 minutes.
2. Beat the peanut butter and softened butter on medium speed until thoroughly combined and smooth, about 2 minutes.
3. Mix in the vanilla, then add the powdered sugar slowly on low speed until a soft ball forms, 1-2 minutes.
4. Press the peanut butter mixture firmly into the lined pan in an even layer, reaching the corners, about 3 minutes.
5. Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute total.
6. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer, then refrigerate until the chocolate is fully hardened, about 2 hours.
7. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired, then slice into bars once set.