Buckeyes

This classic Buckeyes recipe makes a great last minute dessert idea. Creamy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate will be a new family favorite.

Ever since moving to the USA, I have been on a mission to try some classic recipes that are popular in this country. And when I discovered chocolate Buckeyes, I knew that I needed to recreate it.

These are the best Buckeyes I have ever had. To be fair, I have only ever had them once before. But I think that I will be having them over and over from now on.

What are Buckeye candies? ​They are sweet peanut butter fudge balls partially dipped in chocolate. The Buckeye candy is named after the Buckeye nuts from Ohio’s state tree, but this dessert is fairly popular in other states as well.

Buckeyes Ingredients

You just need a handful of ingredients to make this easy buckeye recipe. All you need is:

• creamy peanut butter
• salted butter
• vanilla extract
• powdered sugar (also called confectioners’ sugar)
• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• coconut oil

Equipment

• large mixing bowl
• hand or stand mixer
• sheet pan
• parchment paper
• small bowl
• medium or small cookie scoop

Tips

Storage: ​Store these buckeye balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. I would not recommend storing at room temperature, as the chocolate may melt depending on the temperature in your house.

What kind of peanut butter can I use? ​I would suggest either creamy or crunchy peanut butter, but make sure that it is the processed kind! Natural peanut butter is too runny for this recipe.

Variations

Switch up the chocolate coating. I love experimenting with different flavors to use for the melted chocolate. I have personally loved white and milk chocolate, but you can use whatever chocolate you have on hand.

Add some toppings. ​To jazz up these peanut butter Buckeyes, sprinkle on your favorite topping. I love adding chopped Reese’s Peanut butter cups, or festive sprinkles depending on the holiday. You can really add whatever you want on top of the balls, so get creative!

More No Bake Desserts

Like these homemade buckeyes? Then you will love these no bake treat recipes:

• Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispies Squares
• Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cups
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!

Buckeyes

This classic Buckeyes recipe makes a great last minute dessert idea. Creamy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate will be a new family favorite.

5 from 5 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten free, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 60 Buckeyes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

• In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla.
• Sift in the powdered sugar. Using a hand mixer, mix together all of the ingredients until fully combined.
• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the peanut butter balls into your hands. Smooth the dough into a ball using your hands and place on the parchment paper.
• Freeze the peanut butter balls until hardened, around 30 minutes.
• In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30 second intervals, mixing until smooth.
• Place a toothpick in the hardened peanut butter balls. Holding the toothpick, dip the peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate.
• Return to baking sheet and remove the toothpick. Using a butter knife, smooth the toothpick park off.
• Allow the chocolate to harden before eating, either at room temperature or in the fridge.

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