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buckeyes recipe

Easy Buckeyes

5 from 1 vote
Creamy peanut butter centers dipped in rich dark chocolate. I found that adding softened butter prevents the filling from crumbling when chilled.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 candies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter Avoid natural varieties for stability
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth to the filling
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Sifted to prevent lumps
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Melt for the outer coating
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil Helps thin the melted chocolate

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl For blending the filling
  • 1 hand mixer For beating ingredients smooth
  • 1 Baking sheet For chilling the rolled dough
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents candies from sticking
  • 24 toothpicks Used for dipping

Method
 

  1. Beat the softened butter and creamy peanut butter in a mixing bowl until the mixture looks pale and completely smooth.
    mixing peanut butter and butter for buckeyes recipe
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar gradually on low speed until a thick dough forms that pulls away from the sides.
  3. Scoop small portions of dough and roll them firmly between your palms until they form smooth round balls.
    rolling peanut butter balls for buckeyes recipe
  4. Freeze the rolled balls on a parchment lined baking sheet for thirty minutes so they become firm enough to dip cleanly.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave using thirty second intervals until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
    melting chocolate chips for buckeyes recipe coating
  6. Dip each chilled ball into the chocolate using a toothpick leaving the top exposed and let the excess drip off before returning to the tray.
    dipping buckeyes recipe peanut butter balls in chocolate

Nutrition

Serving: 25gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator up to two weeks to keep the chocolate firm. Use a tall narrow glass for dipping to coat the candies evenly in one smooth motion.

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