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Buckeyes

You'll love these easy to make and DELICIOUS buckeyes, creamy, perfectly sweet peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 24 buckeyes
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter smooth, 240g
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter 70g
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 240g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5mL
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate 340g
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil 30mL, optional

Instructions

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  1. Cream the peanut butter and butter together with the vanilla extract.
  2. Add powdered sugar and mix on low until combined. Scrape down bowl and mix again.
  3. Pinch off tablespoon sized pieces and roll into balls. About 20g if you're weighing.
  4. Transfer balls to a baking sheet and chill until firm. At least 20 minutes.
  5. Add chocolate and coconut oil to a medium bowl and melt on 50% power in the microwave. Stir to combine and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  6. Use a skewer or toothpick to dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate. Leave a bit of the peanut butter exposed for that signature buckeye pea look.
  7. Chill to allow the chocolate to firm up and enjoy. If you want to remove the holes left from the skewers, run a small knife or spatula over the tops.

Notes

  • These will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks, just make sure they're covered.
  • So important to scrape that bowl down after adding the powdered sugar. I forgot to once and to top was super firm but the bottom of the bowl was VERY soft.
  • Coconut oil helps thin the chocolate so it's easier to dip things but you can use shortening if that's what you have on hand.
  • The butter can be reduced a tablespoon for a firmer ball if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2balls Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 51mg (2%) Potassium 152mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24buckeyes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Serving 2balls
Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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