Description
Buckeyes are chocolate-covered peanut butter balls that are a popular treat in the United States.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Form the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil together in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving the top uncovered.
- Place the chocolate-covered balls back on the baking sheet.
- Chill until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a more authentic flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a twist, add crushed nuts on top before the chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 20 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: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: buckeyes recipe, chocolate peanut butter balls, no-bake dessert