Buckeyes Recipe
American · Dessert · 30 min total
Buckeyes are a classic no-bake peanut butter and chocolate confection that resemble the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree. This easy recipe yields creamy, sweet peanut butter balls dipped in rich chocolate.
30
min prep
min prep
36
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a stiff dough forms. If too dry, add a teaspoon of milk; if too sticky, add more powdered sugar.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Insert a toothpick into each ball for dipping.
- Freeze the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- In a double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening together, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter exposed at the top to resemble a buckeye nut.
- Place dipped buckeyes back on the baking sheet and refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
Tips
- Store buckeyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a smoother chocolate coating, use a high-quality chocolate bar chopped into pieces instead of chips.
- If the peanut butter mixture is too soft to roll, chill it for 15-20 minutes before shaping.
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