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Buckeye Candy
Sweet and salty Buckeye Candy is an easy no-bake treat made of peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate!
Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 44 pieces
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Balls
- 2 ½ cups confectioners sugar
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Combine powdered sugar, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla; mix well. Form dough into small balls using a small cookie scoop or 1 Tbsp measuring spoon, about 1” in diameter. Chill balls for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in microwave for 1 ½ minutes or until smooth. Checking every 30 seconds to make sure it doesn’t burn.
- Poke a toothpick far enough into the ball to hold it.
- Dip ball in chocolate ¾ of the way, the top should remain uncoated to mimic the appearance of the nut. Lightly scrape the bottom of the buckeye on side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
- Place dipped buckeyes on a wax paper lined baking sheet.
- Place buckeyes in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Use knife or finger to smooth out hole from toothpick.
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Notes
- Storage Tips
- Storage Tips
- Storage Tips
- IN THE FRIDGE: Buckeye Candy will last for about a two weeks in the fridge if stored in an airtight container or zip-lock freezer bag. But good luck not eating them all in the first day!
- IN THE FREEZER: Store this easy no bake dessert in an airtight container or zip-lock freezer bag for up to two months in the freezer. This is recommended for long term storage!
- Do Buckeye Candies Have To Be Refrigerated?
- Do Buckeye Candies Have To Be Refrigerated?
- Do Buckeye Candies Have To Be Refrigerated?
- Yes. Storing them at room temperature can affect the chocolate coating and your candy will not last as long.
- Do I Have To Use Coconut Oil?
- Do I Have To Use Coconut Oil?
- Do I Have To Use Coconut Oil?
- You don’t have to, but coconut oil helps make the chocolate easier to dip. However, you could also substitute shortening.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
26mg
(1%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
52IU
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 44pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.