Description
Indulge in these irresistible Buckeye treats made with creamy peanut butter centers dipped in rich chocolate. A classic no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip Balls: Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible on top.
- Chill: Let excess chocolate drip off, then refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- If the dough is too soft, chill for 15-20 minutes. For smoother dipping, keep peanut butter balls cold and chocolate warm.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
