A momentous occasion

First of all, my daughter is 19 today.  Happy Birthday to you!  This is the first time I have not been able to celebrate her Birthday with her, but we will see her this weekend.  I love you and can't wait to see you!

     Now, because when I visit, I need to bring the gift boxes for her professors, I have to get back on the baking pronto.  Last night, as I was dreaming of these boxes, yes, dreaming....I thought "I have too many circles in this box."  The plan was to make buckeyes, marshmallows, and fudge today.  However, those are all typically circles and squares.  This box needs some variety.  So, I decided to make the buckeyes in a sheet pan and cut them into triangles.  (I am so very clever.)
     This is win-win.  I get my new shape, and let's face it, the worst part of buckeyes is the dipping.  I eliminate that part.  Since you don't need the peanut butter to form balls that can hold shape while dipping, you can leave out some of the powdered sugar, keeping the peanut butter more fluffy and peanuty tasting.

Buckeye Bars

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

2 sticks of softened butter

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp sea salt

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (more or less, depending on the consistency you want.)

1 pound melted milk or dark chocolate.  (I prefer dark.)

Mix all ingredients except chocolate in a stand mixer on medium until well mixed.  Just add about 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar to start.  continue to add more until you reach the desired consistency.

The mixture should be fluffy, but stiff enough for the spoon to stand.

Resist the urge to eat it like this!

Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with waxed paper, spread with 1/2 of the melted chocolate.  Place in the freezer to harden about 5-10 minutes.

Spread peanut butter fluff over firmed chocolate.

Cover the peanut butter layer with the rest of the melted chocolate.  Be gentle, so you cover the peanut butter and don't mix.  place back in the freezer for about 10 minutes until this layer hardens.

cut and enjoy!