Peanut Butter Buckeyes Recipe

A bowl lined with parchment paper filled with finished buckeyes with crunchy peanut butter.

5 from 8 votes

Peanut Butter Buckeyes Recipe

What’s better than peanut butter and chocolate? Peanut Butter Buckeyes! This easy, no-bake recipe makes sweet, creamy, chocolatey bites that you won’t be able to stop eating.

Prep Time45

Chill Time30

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: balls

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the Buckeyes

8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter room temperature
1 (16 oz) jar creamy peanut butter
1/4-1/2 tsp kosher sea salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 lb powdered sugar

For the Coating

1 (10 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp vegetable shortening

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter, peanut butter, salt, and vanilla until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. With mixing speed on low, gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
Using a 1/2 teaspoon or 3/4 teaspoon, create balls of dough (round with hands) and set them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
For chocolate chips or melting wafers, melt over a double boiler (add wax or shortening). When smooth and melted, dip each ball into chocolate (you can use a fork to remove the balls or a toothpick).
Once the balls are dipped, return them to parchment-lined sheets and let them set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Notes

-You can dip these in milk chocolate too!

Alternative Coatings for Buckeyes:

1 (10 oz.) bag semisweet chocolate chips + 1/4 bar paraffin wax
2 (12 oz.) bags of dark chocolate melting wafers
16 oz. 60%-70% chocolate (Guittard, Callebaut, or Valrhona)

STORE buckeye candy leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. To prevent moisture buildup, place them on a paper towel inside the container.

For longer storage, FREEZE them after they have fully set in the fridge. Transfer them to an airtight ziplock bag, removing excess air each time you take some out. Properly stored, they will last in the freezer for several months.

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