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With Salt and Wit

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6 October 7, 2015 Christmas

No Bake Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars + Growing Up in the Kitchen

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

Ice cream. Red Velvet Cake. Buckeye Balls. And Povitica.

What do all these amazing, sugary confections have in common?

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

With one bite, I am transported back to my 16-year-old self in my parents kitchen, whipping up each of these desserts with my Mother.

Whether it was an afternoon treat of caramel delight ice cream. To a holiday dessert spread filled with my Grandmother’s Red Velvet Cake (still going to share with this with you all!), to dipping buckeye balls, to making my families famous Povitica. They each have their own memory and instantly brighten any day.

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

With each of these memories, my worries drift away, thinking of the carefree and joyful hours my Mama and Grandma spent frosting layers of cake and rolling out the walnut loaded bread. I feel those days are what planted the seed for my love to cook and experiment in the kitchen. It is a place to loved ones connect, and that is no different for my family.

While my mother will say she doesn’t love to cook, we always had a delicious meal on the table every night and ate dinner as family on the regular. The idea of a family dinner was ingrained in me from a very early age and I am a firm believer that it helps a family to connect, even during these social media and electronic relationship days. As we start our family, I can’t wait to have my kids come running in the door from playing outside, when I let them know dinner is ready! It’s the small things in the life that really help me feel grounded and family dinners are just that.

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

For a few Christmas’, my mother and I would spend a few hours before our Christmas Eve celebration making classic treats to share with everyone while unwrapping presents. Because sugar = present unwrapping fuel.

And one treat I still choose to make every year (along with chocolate dipped pretzels!), are buckeye balls. You may have had these little gems. A soft peanut butter nugget type filling is rolled into balls, chilled then dipped into chocolate. A riff of a Reeses peanut butter cup and completely irresistible to me.

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

As the holidays approach, I will be in the kitchen with my loved ones, with our newest addition not far away, whipping up this spin on the class! Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars came about with my love of almond butter these days! And white chocolate replaces the classic milk chocolate because the smooth, sweet flavor of white chocolate pairs perfect with the nutty almond butter. I chose a vanilla almond butter along with adding vanilla extract because I am firm believer you can never have enough vanilla. But feel free to use your favorite almond butter, just be sure to stir the oil into the butter before measuring!

 

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!meal prep tips:

  1. these bars are perfect for a party as you can make them ahead of time! They keep great for a week in a sealed container!

No Bake Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars

An update to the classic recipe, Vanilla Almond Butter Buckeye Bars are filled with creamy almond butter and coated in a creamy white chocolate coating! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

15 minPrep Time

1 hrCook Time

1 hr, 15 Total Time

Yields 16

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups smooth vanilla almond butter , or your favorite almond butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup honey graham cracker crumbs (gluten-free, if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 cups powdered sugar, as needed
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • Sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Using a stand mixer or a large bowl, mix together the almond butter, butter and graham cracker crumbs.
  2. Slowly add the powdered sugar, adding a cup at a time. (You may not need the full amount depending on how much oil your almond butter has).
  3. Melt the white chocolate and spread it out over the bars. Work quickly because the chocolate starts to set up right away.
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Let it set for an hour before cutting it into squares.
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Categories: Christmas Tags: almond butter, bars, Buckeyes, dessert, easy, graham crackers, holiday, no bake, Powdered Sugar, treats, white chocolate

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  1. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    October 7, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Your family dinners sound a lot like mine--my mom alwayssss had dinner ready every night. Kind of amazing, honestly. I love that these are made with vanilla almond butter. All almond butter is delicious, but the vanilla kind is the BEST.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2015 at 7:24 am

      Weren't they the best?! And yes...I could polish off the whole jar of vanilla almond butter! Thanks girl!
      Reply
  2. Beth says

    October 7, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Every time you mention baby's arrival I get SO EXCITED!! The upcoming holidays will be so fun for you and your family!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Only THREE weeks from today! AH!
      Reply
  3. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I'm excited for your new arrival! My new one is just 2 weeks old. Family dinners are so much fun these days with little ones. I need to try these buckeye bars my toddler would love them!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      Oh my gosh! Congrats!! Hope everything is going smooth in your house with your newst addition!
      Reply
  4. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    October 7, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Oooh, these sound so yummy with the honey almond butter! Craving them now!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      The vanilla almond butter totally makes them! Thanks Kimberly!
      Reply
  5. Amy Stafford says

    October 7, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    So excited to see the arrival of your little one! These bars are gorgeous, that white chocolate topping is perfect!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      Why thank you Amy! We are rather anxious ourselves!
      Reply
  6. Elaine @Flavour and Savour says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    Mmmm! Almond butter, peanut butter, i love them both! These look delish! And I so agree about the importance of gathering your family around the table every night. It's a wonderful tradition to keep everyone close. Loved your "mom" story!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 8, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      Hard to turn either down, right?! And thank you, Elaine! Family dinners are still so important to me so I am glad you agree!
      Reply
  7. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    October 8, 2015 at 5:25 am

    These look amazing! I love using almond butter in treats like this. I wouldn't wait for them to chill, though. No, no. ;) And I had never heard of Povitica before! Looks yummy. Is your family Eastern European? (I'm nosy :))
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 8, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      Oh girl...you would LOVE the Povitica! And yes...we are Croatian :)
      Reply
  8. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    October 8, 2015 at 11:19 am

    My mom is the same way--claims she hates cooking, but as kids, we always had a wonderful meal on the table! Family dinners were so important to my parents, and now that I'm an adult, I am so grateful for them! I've never seen vanilla buckeye bars before--these are a must try!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 8, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      I am so glad you had the same experience! I love families dinners still! Thanks Michelle!
      Reply
  9. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    October 8, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    These bars have my name all over it! You know how I am about my white chocolate!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 8, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      White chocolate for life ;) Thanks girlie!
      Reply
  10. Malinda @ Countryside Cravings says

    October 8, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    These bars look awesome!!! I love family dinners and it is fun calling in the kids to get washed up for dinner :) So excited for your little guy to arrive :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 8, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      Why thank you Malinda! It's the little things that make us excited, right?!
      Reply
  11. Izzy @ she likes food says

    October 8, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I love food food memories like this! That is so nice that you used to make lots of desserts with you mom! And these bars look pretty fantastic! I could just eat that icing with my finger :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 9, 2015 at 8:16 am

      Oh that topping is dah bomb! Thanks girl!
      Reply
  12. Florentina says

    June 20, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    That icing tough! I have hearts in my eyes for you! Come to mama!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 26, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Oh the icing is the best part! Thanks, Florentina!
      Reply
  13. Sabrina says

    June 21, 2016 at 1:54 am

    This looks like a great simple, delicious dessert! This would be perfect for my family!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 26, 2016 at 9:22 am

      Simple is the best, right?!
      Reply
  14. eat good 4 life says

    June 22, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    It has been so long since I haven't made any sweets...These look heavenly!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 26, 2016 at 9:14 am

      I haven't made any either...that needs to change! Thanks!
      Reply
  15. MICHAL says

    August 23, 2017 at 4:01 am

    I don't live in North America and can't find graham crackers-well, sometimes but I have to search in the Big City! Is there a substitute for them? thanks all your recipes look yummy!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 4, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      I would just use a sweetened biscuit type cookie. Would you have or able to get some of those?
      Reply

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