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Easy Buckeyes Recipe

Samantha Erb
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.
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 233 kcal

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: 1Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 98mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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