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Christmas Graham Cracker Buckeyes

Graham cracker squares are sandwiched around a peanut butter buckeye filling, dipped in white chocolate, then finished with red and green drizzle and Christmas sprinkles.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill and set 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 sandwich cookies
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 24 graham cracker sheets
  • 1 1/2 c creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 c butter softened
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 1/4 t salt optional
  • 2 1/2 c powdered sugar
  • 48 oz white chocolate melting wafers or white almond bark
  • 1/3 c red candy melts
  • 1/3 c green candy melts
  • 2 t vegetable shortening divided, optional
  • 2 T Christmas sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Break each graham cracker sheet along the center perforation to make 2 squares, 48 squares total.
  • Beat the peanut butter and softened butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until completely smooth. Add the vanilla and salt and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until a thick buckeye-style filling forms. It should be soft enough to shape but firm enough to hold its shape.
  • Divide the filling into 24 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten it into a square slightly smaller than a graham cracker square.
  • Place one peanut butter square on each of 24 graham cracker squares. Top with the remaining squares and press gently until the filling spreads almost to the edges.
  • Arrange the sandwiches on one prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes, until firm and well chilled.
  • Microwave the white chocolate wafers or almond bark in a deep bowl in 20 to 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
  • Dip one chilled sandwich at a time, turning it with a fork until the top, bottom and sides are covered. Let the excess drip off, tap the fork on the bowl, and set it on the second baking sheet. Rewarm the coating for 10 to 15 seconds if it thickens. Let the coating set completely.
  • Melt the red candy melts in 20 second intervals, stirring in 1 teaspoon shortening if needed to thin. Drizzle diagonally over the squares.
  • Melt the green candy melts the same way with the remaining 1 teaspoon shortening if needed, and drizzle in the opposite direction.
  • Decorate with Christmas sprinkles while the drizzle is still wet. Let stand at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes, until fully set.

Notes

  • Use regular creamy peanut butter such as Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butter makes the filling too soft.
  • If the filling is too soft to shape, add a little more powdered sugar. If it is crumbly, add a spoonful of peanut butter.
  • Chill the sandwiches in the fridge or freezer before dipping to keep the layers from sliding apart.
  • A casserole dish with high sides works well to dip the sandwich in white coating.
  • Store airtight at cool room temperature for up to 5 days with parchment between layers to keep them from sticking together, refrigerated up to 1 week, or frozen up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 118IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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