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Buckeyes Recipe
Buckeyes are a classic, easy-to-make treat perfect for the holidays. These peanut butter and chocolate bites are festive, delicious, and fun to make with the whole family!
Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 45
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
Coating
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until well combined.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze for 1 hour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and shortening. Heat for 1 minute, stir, and continue heating for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating and stopping just before all the chocolate is melted. Stir until completely melted.
- Remove 3-4 balls at a time from the freezer, leaving the others in the freezer until ready to dip.
- Using a toothpick, dip the balls into melted chocolate, covering about ¾ of the ball. Shake off the excess and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your fingertip to smooth over the hole from the toothpick.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- When adding the powdered sugar, do it gradually. This helps you achieve a smooth consistency without any lumps and prevents the powdered sugar from flying everywhere!
- Don't skimp on the chilling time before dipping. Freezing the peanut butter balls for at least an hour makes them firm enough to dip in the chocolate without falling apart.
- Use a toothpick to dip each ball into the melted chocolate, covering about ¾ of the ball. Partially dipping the balls gives the Buckeyes their signature look. Shake off any excess chocolate gently to avoid drips.
- When storing your buckeyes, place a piece of parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.
- When adding the powdered sugar, do it gradually. This helps you achieve a smooth consistency without any lumps and prevents the powdered sugar from flying everywhere!
- Don't skimp on the chilling time before dipping. Freezing the peanut butter balls for at least an hour makes them firm enough to dip in the chocolate without falling apart.
- Use a toothpick to dip each ball into the melted chocolate, covering about ¾ of the ball. Partially dipping the balls gives the Buckeyes their signature look. Shake off any excess chocolate gently to avoid drips.
- When storing your buckeyes, place a piece of parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.
Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
92mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
67IU
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 45Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.