Buckeyes Recipe
Indulge in these irresistible Buckeyes, a classic treat featuring creamy peanut butter balls dipped in rich chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these sweet bites are sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 Buckeyes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Balls:
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter (240g)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (70g)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5mL)
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate (340g)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (30mL, optional)
Instructions
- Cream the peanut butter and butter: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, mix until combined. Scrape down the bowl and mix again.
- Shape into balls: Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a baking sheet. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate: In a medium bowl, melt chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let cool.
- Dip peanut butter balls: Using a skewer, dip each peanut butter ball into the chocolate, leaving some peanut butter exposed.
- Chill and enjoy: Chill the Buckeyes until the chocolate sets. Remove any skewer holes as desired before serving.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the Buckeyes for longer storage.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Buckeye
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Buckeyes, Peanut Butter Balls, Chocolate, Dessert, Easy Recipe
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