Buckeye Bark Recipes

Steps:

• Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
• Mix confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, margarine, brown sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl. Press peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan.
• Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
• Pour melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer. Let buckeye bars cool completely before cutting into squares.

Steps:

• Melt half of the chocolate candy coating according to the package directions, then spread over parchment paper or a silpat-lined cookie sheet. Spread to a large rectangle, but not too thin - approximately 1/8″ to 1/4″ thickness. Place in freezer to firm up.
• In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, Confectioners' sugar, melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Remove first chocolate layer from the freezer and spread the peanut butter mixture over the top. Return to the freezer and melt the remaining chocolate candy coating. Once that is melted, spread it over the top of the peanut butter layer and freeze until set.
• Break up the bark into small pieces using a butcher knife. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve. (Doesn't have to be kept in fridge or freezer, but I prefer my candy cold).
• NOTE:.
• In place of chocolate candy coating, you can use 20 oz semi-sweet chips per 4 to 6 oz block of paraffin wax, will perform like almond bark, however, have a better taste, less waxy tasting.

Steps:

• 1. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Pour half of melted chocolate onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Using a spatula, spread chocolate to create a large chocolate slab. Place in freezer for 10 minutes to solidify.
• 2. Mix together peanut butter and vanilla then stir in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
• 3. Spread peanut butter mixture over chilled chocolate slab to cover entirely.
• 4. Pour remaining melted chocolate over top of peanut butter layer. Carefully spread to edges to completely cover peanut butter.
• 5. Return to freezer for 5-10 minutes to set top layer of chocolate. Cut Bark into desired sized pieces and enjoy.
• 6. Store in an air tight container. No need to refrigerate unless in a warm climate.

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and 1 cup peanut butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted, stirring once. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. pan coated with cooking spray. , In a microwave, melt candy bars and remaining peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate until cool. , Cut into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.