3 Secrets to Perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes Every Time
Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes are a classic sweet treat made with a creamy peanut butter center dipped in rich chocolate, resembling the nut of the buckeye tree.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 buckeyes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Chill balls in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler.
- Dip each ball into the chocolate, leaving a small area uncovered.
- Place buckeyes back on the baking sheet and chill until set.
Notes
- Use a toothpick to dip the balls for easier handling.
- Store buckeyes in an airtight container in the fridge.
- For a smoother texture, sift the powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg