Buckeyes (Classic Peanut Butter Balls)
Buckeyes are a classic no-bake treat made with a creamy peanut butter center dipped in rich chocolate. Sweet, smooth, and perfectly balanced, these bite-sized candies are a favorite for holidays, parties, and homemade gifting.
Named for their resemblance to buckeye nuts, this nostalgic dessert is incredibly easy to make and requires no baking at all. Whether you’re preparing treats for a dessert tray or wrapping them up as gifts, buckeyes are always a crowd-pleaser.
This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!
Prep Time, Chill Time & Yield
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Yield: About 30 buckeyes
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
1. Make the peanut butter filling
In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fully combined.
2. Roll into balls
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Chill
Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
4. Melt chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
5. Dip the buckeyes
Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible at the top.
6. Set
Place dipped buckeyes back onto parchment paper and refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Simply Made Tip
If the peanut butter mixture feels too soft, chill it for 10 minutes before rolling. For clean dipping, let the chocolate cool slightly before coating.
Nutrition (per buckeye)
- Calories: 120
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 8g
- Sugar: 10g
Category & Subcategory
Category: Desserts
Subcategory: No-Bake Desserts & Candy
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