4.5 from 12 votes
Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Peanut butter buckeyes are a family favorite Christmas treat. Sweet peanut butter balls dipped in rich chocolate - what's not to love?
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Resting Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 dozen
Calories: 1685 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5-6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 pound semisweet couverture chocolate you can also use chocolate confectionery coating or add vegetable shortening/coconut oil to melted chocolate to thin it out, about a quarter cup per pound of chocolate, add more if necessary
Instructions
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Using the paddle attachment, mix until smooth.
- Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until it form into a thick stiff dough. This usually takes a minimum of 5 cups of powdered sugar.
- I know the dough is ready when I can roll it into a ball and it will be able to hold it's shape and not feel too soft.
- Roll 2 teaspoons of dough into a round ball and set on the parchment paper.
- When all the dough is rolled add the rolled balls to the freezer or refridgerator to cool for at least an hour.
- When you're reading to dip your buckeyes add your chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and cook in 30 second increments until fully melted, about 60-90 seconds total. Making sure to stir the chocolate fully in between each 30 second increment.
- Remove the balls from the refridgerator and stick a toothpick into the center of the ball.
- Dip the buckeye 3/4 of the way in the melted chocolate, making sure to leave the middle of the buckeye exposed like in the photo, using another toothpick scrape the bottom of the buckeye to remove any extra dripping chocolate, and add the buckeye back to the sheet pan lined with parchment paper to help set up.
- Continue until all the buckeyes have been dipped. If the balls become too soft while dipping pop them back in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to help firm up.
- Let the balls harden in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Use normal peanut butter vs. natural peanut butter. It holds up better to the process.
- I can find couverture chocolate at my local bakery supply store but you can also use chocolate almond bark for dipping, or add 1/4 cup vegetable shortening or coconut oil to every 1 pound melted chocolate.
- You can leave the hole at the top of the buckeye or gently press on the ball to cover the hole.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
1685kcal
(84%)
Carbohydrates
237g
(79%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
152g
(234%)
Saturated Fat
70g
(350%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
56g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
655mg
(19%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
1417IU
(28%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4dozen
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1685
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1685kcal | 84% |
| Carbohydrates | 237g | 79% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 152g | 234% |
| Saturated Fat | 70g | 350% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 56g | 280% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 1417IU | 28% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.