Description
This recipe makes the best buckeyes ever, combining chocolate and peanut butter in a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and softened butter. Mix until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, covering it completely.
- Return the chocolate-covered balls to the baking sheet and chill until the chocolate sets.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best texture.
- Store buckeyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- You can add a pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: best buckeyes ever, chocolate, peanut butter, dessert