Description
This Easy Buckeye Recipe is a simple, no-bake treat that combines creamy peanut butter, buttery sweetness, and rich melted chocolate to create classic peanut butter balls with a chocolate coating and a signature peanut butter circle. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a deliciously nostalgic candy, these bite-sized delights require minimal prep and no baking, making them quick and satisfying to make at home.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 10 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Dough: In a large bowl, using a stand or hand mixer, blend the softened butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and well combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing slowly until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency that is firm enough to roll.
- Shape the Buckeyes: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and spray lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Roll the peanut butter dough into one-inch balls evenly sized. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts of 20-30 seconds, stirring in between, or use a double boiler to gently melt until smooth.
- Dip and Coat: Using a toothpick or small skewer, carefully poke each chilled peanut butter ball and dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat the ball completely but leaving a small circle of peanut butter exposed near the toothpick to replicate the classic buckeye look. Place the dipped balls back onto the parchment paper.
- Set the Buckeyes: Once all are coated in chocolate, refrigerate the buckeyes for at least one hour to allow the chocolate to harden before serving.
Notes
- For easier rolling, keep your hands slightly damp to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture; chunky peanut butter may alter consistency.
- Dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips both work well for coating.
- Store buckeyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To speed up setting, you can place the buckeyes in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.
