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Peanut Butter Buckeyes Recipe

You don't have to be from Ohio to love Peanut Butter Buckeyes. These homemade candies have a soft peanut butter filling surrounded by rich chocolate. They're easy to make and always a hit!

Prep Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounce chocolate candy coating Ghirardelli melting wafers, chocolate

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  2. Scoop balls and roll them into your hands, making about a 1-1/2 inch sized ball. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and repeat until all filling is used.
  3. Refrigerate for about one hour.
  4. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Using a toothpick, dip bottoms into melted chocolate (leaving some of the peanut butter tops exposed). Place on parchment paper and allow to set.
  5. If desired, when chocolate has set, pinch the toothpick marks closed and pat until smooth. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Line the pan with parchment paper. This keeps the peanut butter balls from sticking and helps catch the mess of dripping chocolate.
  • Let an excess chocolate drip off the peanut butter balls over the bowl before placing them on the cookie sheet to set.
  • No need to refrigerate the Buckeyes after dipping them in chocolate. The chocolate will harden quickly at room temperature.
  • If you prefer the look of Buckeyes with the toothpick hole in the center, you can skip the step of pinching the holes closed. It's up to you!
  • Make buckeye bars instead! No rolling and dipping.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

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