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Buckeye Candy Recipe

Nothing screams the holidays more than Buckeye Candy! It’s super easy to make and everyone loves eating it.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 48 buckeyes
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Confection:
  • 4½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 ⅔ cups unsalted butter room temperature (3 sticks + 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Chocolate Coating:
  • 4½ cups chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1½ teaspoons espresso powder

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the ingredients for the peanut butter confection to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat together on high speed for 3 minutes. At this point, you can either go ahead and roll the peanut butter into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and dip, or you can roll the peanut butter balls and place them into the freezer to freeze for ease of dipping.
  2. To make the chocolate coating, place the chocolate chips and butter into a large heat proof bowl. Heat them in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between, until melted. This will take about 2 minutes. Once completely melted and smooth, stir in the espresso powder.
  3. To dip, if you have chosen to dip the peanut butter balls at room temp, use a fork to lower the ball into the chocolate just until only the top of the ball is visible. Pull the ball out and let any excess chocolate drip off before placing onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Let set until hardened. You can place them into the fridge to chill.
  4. If you have chosen to freeze the balls before dipping, press a toothpick halfway into the top of each ball. Hold the toothpick and lower the ball into the chocolate until only about a penny sized circle of peanut butter is visible on top. Pull the ball out of the chocolate and let any excess chocolate drip off before placing onto a parchment lined baking sheet. To remove the toothpicks, simply twist the toothpick between your thumb and index finger and it will pull right out. Use a warm finger to smooth the hole out on top.

Notes

  • Storage: Store buckeye candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8g Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 212IU (4%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48buckeyes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Serving 8g
Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 212IU 4%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.