Easy Buckeye Recipe
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
20 mins
-
Additional Time
1 hr 20 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
-
Servings
48 buckeyes
-
Calories
194 kcal
-
Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
-
Cuisine
American
Easy Buckeye Recipe
Description
The recipe blends creamy peanut butter with softened unsalted butter and vanilla until fluffy, then incorporates large amounts of powdered sugar to create a firm dough. Chilling the mixture facilitates shaping it into 1-inch balls. The candy centers are dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate mixed with shortening or coconut oil, which helps achieve a smooth coating that hardens when chilled.
Allowing some peanut butter to show at the top of each ball provides the characteristic buckeye appearance. The chilled candies set firmly in the refrigerator for a sweet treat with the balance of peanut butter richness and bittersweet chocolate.
The candies store well in the refrigerator in a covered container and freeze well for several months, making them convenient for making ahead. Choosing peanut butter that is not all natural avoids oil separation, ensuring a consistent texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter not all natural, creamy
- ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and vanilla with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated after each addition. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Chill the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a small bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving in 30-second increments just until melted.
- Place a toothpick into the peanut butter center of each ball and dip in chocolate leaving a little bit of the peanut butter peeking out the top.
- Place on the same parchment lined pan and chill in the refrigerator until set.
Notes
- Use creamy, non-natural peanut butter to maintain the proper texture and avoid separation.
- Store finished buckeyes in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze buckeyes for 2-3 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48buckeyes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1buckeye | |
| Calories | 194 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
