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Buckeye Cookies
Buckeye Cookies are delightful treats that combine creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate, creating a perfect balance of sweet flavors. These easy-to-make cookies feature a soft peanut butter center dipped in smooth chocolate, leaving a peek of peanut butter on top to resemble the iconic buckeye nut
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening optional, for smoother chocolate
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, stirring until fully combined and a stiff dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the peanut butter balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter visible at the top to resemble a buckeye.
- Place the dipped buckeyes back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Remove the toothpick and smooth over the hole if desired. Let the buckeyes set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
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Notes
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: Opt for good-quality semisweet chocolate chips to ensure a rich and smooth chocolate coating.
- Firm the Dough Properly: Freezing the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes is crucial for making the dipping process easier.
- Customize Your Toppings: Feel free to add a sprinkle of crushed nuts, a dash of sea salt, or even a drizzle of white chocolate to personalize your Buckeye Cookies.
- Work Quickly with Chocolate: Dip each peanut butter ball promptly after melting the chocolate to ensure a smooth and even coating before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
72mg
(3%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
126IU
(3%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.