Description
Buckeye Candies are a delightful no-bake treat that marries the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate. Perfect for holidays, parties, or just a sweet indulgence, these irresistible candies feature a luscious peanut butter center partially coated in chocolate, with a signature ‘eye’ of peanut butter peeking through. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, Buckeyes are sure to become a cherished favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a toothpick, leaving part of the top exposed.
- Return the dipped candies to the baking sheet and remove the toothpick. Smooth any marks if needed.
- Chill again for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg