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Delicious homemade Buckeye Graham Crackers ready to enjoy.

Buckeye Graham Crackers

Delightful treats combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, perfect for any gathering or cozy night.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the peanut butter filling
  • 1.5 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 0.5 cups Butter (softened)
  • 2.5 cups Powdered Sugar
For assembly
  • 12 pieces Graham Crackers Approximately 1 1/2 sleeves, or half a regular-sized box
For the chocolate coating
  • 3 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tablespoons Shortening (or coconut oil)
For the drizzle
  • 0.5 cups Peanut Butter Chips
  • 1 teaspoon Shortening (or coconut oil)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line two jelly roll pans with parchment paper and set wire racks on top.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar, and mix until well-blended and smooth.
  4. Roll the peanut butter mixture into balls slightly larger than 1-inch.
  5. Place 1 ball on half a sheet of graham cracker and flatten it over the graham, smoothing it to the edges.
Chocolate Coating
  1. In a large saucepan over low-medium heat, melt the chocolate chips and shortening. Whisk until smooth and cool for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Using tongs, grasp the edges of the graham cracker and dunk only the peanut butter side into the chocolate.
  3. Transfer to the wire rack to allow excess chocolate to drain.
Finishing Touches
  1. Melt the peanut butter chips and shortening in a small saucepan over low-medium heat; whisk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the melted peanut butter over the graham crackers.
  3. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for 2-3 hours or refrigerate for quicker setting.
  4. Once set, remove from wire racks and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Refrigerate for longer shelf life. Separate layers with parchment paper when stacking.