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No Bake Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

An easy No-Bake Buckeyes recipe - a beloved candy made of creamy, rich peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 65 Buckeyes
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter choose a classic variety, not “natural” peanut butter
  • ½ cup softened butter + 1 tablespoon for chocolate
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 3 ½ - 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 ounce semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the peanut butter, ½ cup softened butter, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Beat on high until the mixture is very smooth. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula. Then turn the mixer on low and slowly add in the powdered sugar. If the mixture seems too sticky to roll after adding 3 ½ cups, add another ½ cup of powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
  2. Set out a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Scoop the peanut butter ball batter with a spoon and roll into 1 inch balls. Try to make them all the same size. Place on the baking sheet.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until the balls are frozen hard.
  4. Once the balls are very cold and stiff, place the chocolate chips and remaining 1 tablespoon butter, in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in one-minute increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. (You can also melt the chocolate in a small sauce pan over low heat.)
  5. Take several of the balls out of the freezer at a time, leaving the rest to stay cold. Insert a toothpick into the top of a peanut butter ball, and dunk it in chocolate, leaving an open rim around the top so the peanut butter ball is exposed. Gently tap the buckeye on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate, then place the ball back on the frozen baking sheet. Use the tip of your finger to tap down the toothpick hole. Repeat, repeat, repeat, making sure to leave the peanut butter balls in the freezer as long as possible. If they thaw, they are harder to dip. You may also need to rewarm the chocolate once or twice, so it stays thin enough to dip.
  6. Once all the buckeye candy is coated in chocolate, you can choose to keep them in the freeze, or let them thaw to room temperature, so they are soft. Either way, move them to an airtight container.

Notes

  • PRO TIPS: You might find it easier to use 2-3 smaller baking sheets to freeze and dunk the balls. You can also coat your hands in powdered sugar, so the peanut butter balls don’t stick to you.
  • PRO TIPS: You might find it easier to use 2-3 smaller baking sheets to freeze and dunk the balls. You can also coat your hands in powdered sugar, so the peanut butter balls don’t stick to you.
  • Buckeyes will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Buckeyes will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1ball Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 81mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 46IU (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 65Buckeyes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ball
Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 46IU 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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