Buckeye candy – a peanut butter base dipped in rich chocolate. These bite size buckeye balls are one treat that is great all year round. For serving up for game day snacking or a Christmas treat for the family. A no bake buckeye is calling your name.
No matter when you serve up these bite-size peanut butter buckeyes they are gonna be a hit. They never last long in our home. We can’t resist peanut butter and chocolate desserts.
This Buckeye Candy Recipe Is…
- No bake dessert
- 6 Ingredients
- Easy to Make
- Freezer Friendly
Ingredients Needed
Peanut butter – I recommend using creamy peanut butter. Now, you can use crunchy peanut butter if you would like.
Butter – Unsalted butter is what I used. If you use salt omit the salt in the recipe.
Vanilla – This adds a nice amount of sweetness to the peanut butter balls.
Powdered Sugar – For a super smooth texture you can put the sugar through a sifter to get any lumps out.
Chocolate and Shortening – Now you can use milk chocolate or even dark chocolate like we did. Then you mix the vegetable shortening in to help harden the chocolate.
Variations To Recipe
- You could use a coconut oil in replace of butter if you would like.
- Swap dark chocolate with even white chocolate for a twist of flavor.
- Add on festive sprinkles to fit whatever theme you want or holiday.
How to Make
Full directions on this buckeye recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a quick walk through on this buckeye dessert.
Step One: In a bowl you are going to add your peanut butter and butter together. Add in the vanilla and salt. Beat on low speed to mix until blended.
Step Two: Next, you will add in the powdered sugar mixing a little at a time, until it is fully combined.
Step Three: Next, use a 1 inch scoop and make balls, and roll into balls. Aim for the same size balls when making your treats.
Step Four: You will then place toothpick in the center and dip in the melted chocolate then place on parchment paper.
Let the chocolate harden, and then serve and enjoy.
Storing Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Refrigerate – I store my buckeyes cookies or balls however you want to name them in the fridge. I find it preserves them the best. You can store them on the counter as well.
Buckeyes can store for 1-2 weeks. They will dry out the longer they sit out.
Freezing – Freeze your old fashioned peanut butter balls in an airtight container for 3-4 months. Place wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Thaw the buckeye chocolates on counter or in the fridge and then enjoy.
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Peeps Smore’s
Ingredients
- 2 graham crackers broke in half
- 4 Peeps
- 8 squares Hershey's chocolate
Instructions
- Take a baking sheet and line with foil or a baking mat.
- Break graham crackers in half. Place them on the baking sheet.
- On one side add chocolate and the other Peeps.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 2-3 minutes. Just enough to heat up the chocolate and marshmallow.
- Remove from the oven and then smash the graham crackers and marshmallows together. Then eat and enjoy.
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Buckeye Candy
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl you are going to cream your peanut butter and softened butter together. Once nice and creamy you are going to add in the vanilla and dash of salt.
- Then in the bowl slowly add in the powdered sugar, scraping down the sides as you go.
- Scoop the peanut butter mixture up with a 1 inch scoop and roll into balls. Place on parchment paper or wax paper.
- Freeze your peanut butter balls for 30 minutes to allow them to get a bit hard.
- Then add your chocolate and vegetable shortening in a bowl and heat for 20-30 second heat cycles. Stir between each heat and then once the chocolate is melted, you will begin dipping.
- Take a toothpick and stick in the center of the ball and dip in the chocolate. You will leave the top of the ball not fully covered in chocolate.
- Place the dipped balls on the lined counter, and repeat dipping all the peanut butter balls.
- Remove the toothpicks, and smooth the hole over with your hand.
- Once the buckeye candy is set up fully serve and enjoy.
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Comments & Reviews
Kim says
We love buckeyes! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you!
Kelsey says
We love a good peanut butter dessert!
Viola says
This recipe is so much h better than I used on Christmas Eve Day.