Easy Buckeyes Recipe
My buckeyes recipe is the perfect Christmas dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers! It includes a creamy peanut butter blend dipped in rich chocolate.
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar. Continue mixing on low speed until the mixture comes together in a ball around the paddle.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into smooth balls. Place the peanut butter balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and transfer them to the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
- Add the dark chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth– about 1-2 minutes total.
- Working one at a time, stick a toothpick into the top of a peanut butter ball and then dip it into the melted chocolate, leaving a little bit of peanut butter exposed at the top. Then place the buckeye back on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining buckeyes.
- Once all of the buckeyes have been dipped in chocolate, return the pan to the fridge until the chocolate has set– about 15 minutes.
Notes
- I recommend a classic (not all-natural) peanut butter for this recipe.
- Store the buckeyes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and in the freezer for up to 3 months. I store them in my cold garage around the holidays.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 98mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g