For an extra smooth chocolate coating, add a teaspoon of vegetable shortening to the chocolate chips while melting. If the peanut butter dough becomes too soft to roll, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before proceeding. Store Buckeyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain their shape and freshness.
Buckeyes
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME5 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING60 People
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VIEWS2.3K
Indulge in the irresistible allure of Buckeyes, delightful peanut butter fudge balls enrobed in a luscious chocolate shell, mirroring the iconic nuts of the Ohio Buckeye tree. Each bite offers a symphony of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, making them an unforgettable treat.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol8 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium53 mg
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Gradually beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar until the mixture forms a stiff, firm, and dry dough, free of lumps. Add more sifted sugar as needed to achieve the right consistency. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Roll the dough into approximately sixty 1-inch balls. Place them on wax paper-lined cookie sheets. Gently press a toothpick into the top of each ball. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes. (45 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. (10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Holding the toothpicks, dip the frozen peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter exposed at the top, resembling the Buckeye nut. (20 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Return the dipped balls to the cookie sheet. Carefully remove and discard the toothpicks. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (30 minutes)
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Dayna Keebler
Jan 1, 2025I added a little bit of espresso powder to the chocolate and it was amazing!
Hailee Hegmann
Nov 21, 2024My kids helped me make these and they had so much fun. A great family recipe!
Annabel Stanton
Dec 27, 2022My peanut butter was a bit oily, so I had to add extra powdered sugar to get the dough to the right consistency.
Eulalia Terry
Dec 6, 2022Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. Thank you!
Mikayla Hand
Jul 11, 2022This recipe is perfect for the holidays. I will definitely make it again.
Candace Bauch
Apr 19, 2022I used a fork to dip the balls instead of toothpicks and it worked great!
Deshaun Mccullough
Feb 12, 2022Freezing the peanut butter balls is key! It makes the dipping process so much easier.
Jeremy Heathcote
Oct 4, 2021These were a huge hit! So easy to make and everyone loved them.