Buckeyes
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4.7
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Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
36 buckeye candies
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Course
Dessert
Buckeyes
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Buckeyes have a peanut butter center that is partially dipped in chocolate to resemble the famous Ohio nut. These candies are popular during the holidays or around college football season.
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Ingredients
For the filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the chocolate coating:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, combine butter, peanut butter and vanilla and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Turn the mixer down to low speed and gradually add in the powdered sugar and salt and mix until combined.
- Turn mixer up to medium and beat for about 2 minutes.
- Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon) to measure the dough. Roll each scoop into a small ball and place onto prepared baking sheet. The balls may not be perfectly smooth – this is ok.
- Refrigerate dough balls for one hour.
- Roll the chilled balls quickly in your palms to smooth the outsides. Place the tray into the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Place the chocolate chips and the shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- To dip the buckeyes, use a toothpick to pick up each peanut butter ball and dip it into the chocolate, leaving a circle of the peanut butter visible at the top. Use the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate from the bottoms and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the dipped buckeyes until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
- Helpful resources:
- If you are out of powdered sugar, follow my instructions for how to make powdered sugar for a substitute you can use in this recipe.
- Forgot to set out your butter to soften? Check out my tips for how to soften butter.
- Use your favorite brand of vanilla or use my homemade vanilla extract in this recipe.
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