Homemade Buckeye Recipe
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Homemade Buckeye Recipe
Description
The Homemade Buckeye Recipe features a peanut butter mixture combined with softened butter, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar to create rich, creamy centers. These are formed into roughly one-inch balls and chilled to firm up. The coating is made by melting dark chocolate gently in a double boiler until smooth. Each peanut butter ball is then dipped into the chocolate, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter exposed, resembling the nut known as a buckeye.
The texture of the buckeyes is smooth and dense where the peanut butter centers are, contrasted by the firm chocolate shell that slightly hardens once cooled. The flavors combine the sweetness and saltiness of the peanut butter filling with the bittersweet quality of the dark chocolate, making for a classic candy experience.
These candies are suited for serving at parties, gifting during holidays, or as a sweet snack. Their size makes them convenient to eat by hand. They should be stored chilled to keep the chocolate coating firm and avoid melting.
Adjusting the size of the peanut butter balls will change the total yield. Using quality dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter influences the smoothness and flavor balance. The recipe recommends freezing the centers to help them hold shape during dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 375 grams, creamy
- 1/2 cup butter softened 4 ounces, salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 grams
- 3 cups powdered sugar 390 grams
- 12 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt. Beat with the beater blade on low until well blended. 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter*, 1/2 cup salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating until blended. 3 cups powdered sugar
- Shape a scoop of peanut butter into a 1-inch or slightly larger ball. The mixture should come together smoothly. If it is too crumbly, add a touch more peanut butter. If it is too sticky, add a bit more powdered sugar.
- Place the peanut butter balls on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom pan of the doubler boiler and simmer the water on low. As the chocolate starts melting over the heat of the hot water, stir until the chocolate is smooth. Remove the double boiler from the stove. 12 ounces dark chocolate*
- Insert toothpick in peanut butter ball. Dip 3/4 of ball into chocolate, leaving top uncovered to resemble a buckeye. Allow excess chocolate to drip from the buckeye.
- Dab the bottom of the buckeye on a piece of wax paper to remove excess chocolate, then place the buckeye on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Remove toothpick. Smooth over holes. Chill in the fridge until firm.
Notes
- The estimated nutritional information is based on making 45 buckeyes, each considered one serving; actual values may vary by ingredient brands.
- Creamy peanut butter brands like Jif or Skippy are preferred over natural types for the best texture.
- While chocolate chips can be substituted, high-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate is recommended for coating.
- Paraffin wax is not necessary if using pure dark chocolate; a small amount of vegetable shortening or coconut oil can be added to thin the chocolate if needed.
- Rolling the buckeyes about 1 to 1¼ inches in diameter is typical, but size will affect yield.
- Freezing the peanut butter balls before dipping helps them maintain their shape during chocolate coating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 45Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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