Description
This is an easy recipe for making buckeyes, a classic peanut butter and chocolate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion uncovered.
- Return to the baking sheet and let the chocolate set.
- Store in a cool place until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter based on your preference.
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted for smooth dipping.
- Chilling the balls helps them hold shape during dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy buckeyes recipe