Buckeyes are a delicious no-bake peanut butter ball dipped in chocolate. If you like peanut butter cups, you’ll love these easy treats!
What is a Buckeye?
A Buckeye is a popular no-bake treat, inspired by Ohio’s famous state tree, which is considered lucky. These buckeye candies resemble the nuts that grow on a buckeye tree. These are chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls, known for being delicious are simple to make! A creamy peanut butter ball is dipped partway in rich chocolate. Perfect for anyone who loves a sweet, easy-to-make dessert and a welcome addition to your Christmas cookie plate.
Ingredients in Buckeyes
Sometimes called ‘peanut butter balls’ or ‘buckeye cookies,’ this recipe is just a few pantry ingredients.
Peanut Butter – Use regular creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Avoid all-natural peanut butter that tends to separate easily. Butter – Use unsalted room-temperature butter. If you only have salted butter, it will work but will make them a little bit salty. Vanilla Extract – This adds flavor to the peanut butter mixture. Powdered Sugar – Also known as confectioners sugar adds sweetness and creates the best texture. Chocolate Chips – I use semisweet chocolate chips for the perfect balance of sweetness. Swap for dark chocolate or milk if you prefer. Shortening – Vegetable shortening helps keep the chocolate from cracking. You can also use coconut oil.
How to Make Peanut Butter Balls
Buckeye Tips and Tricks
Dust your hands with a bit of powdered sugar when rolling the peanut butter balls so the mixture doesn’t stick to your hands. Some buckeyes can be smaller and some can be larger and since there is no baking, there’s no need to worry about them baking evenly. Making sure the chocolate is warm and the peanut butter balls are very cold will give the best results for dipping. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving. Buckeyes can be kept in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator the day before serving.
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