Buckeye Recipe: The Best Peanut Butter and Chocolate Treat
These Buckeye peanut butter balls are a perfect combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, making them an irresistible treat. With just five simple ingredients and no baking required, they come together quickly and are loved by all ages. Whether you’re making them for a holiday, a party, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this easy Buckeye recipe is sure to be a hit!
A Quick and Easy No-Bake Treat
These peanut butter balls are named after the nut from the Buckeye tree, thanks to their resemblance. The smooth peanut butter center is partially coated in chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible, just like the Buckeye nut. This recipe is simple and fun to make, and you can even get the kids involved in rolling the peanut butter into balls!
- Preparation time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time)
- Cooking time: None (no-bake)
- Serving: Makes about 5 dozen
- Equipment: Baking sheet, electric beaters, toothpicks
Recipe Title: Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces semi-sweet melting chocolate, melting wafers, or chocolate almond bark
Directions:
- Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, use electric beaters to cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, continuing to beat until you achieve a smooth and firm consistency.
- Mix in the Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Shape the Peanut Butter Balls: Scoop about 5 dozen small peanut butter mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill. This will make the peanut butter mounds easier to handle and shape into smooth balls.
- Roll the Mounds into Balls: Once the peanut butter mounds are firm, remove them from the freezer and roll them into smooth balls using your hands.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the chocolate, melting wafers, or chocolate almond bark according to the package instructions.
- Dip the Peanut Butter Balls in Chocolate: Use a toothpick to dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible at the top. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set the Buckeyes: Let the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls sit at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate has fully set.
- Store the Buckeyes: Once set, store the Buckeyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh.
A Classic Peanut Butter and Chocolate Combo
These Buckeye peanut butter balls are a delicious no-bake treat that’s perfect for any occasion. The creamy peanut butter pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate coating, creating a sweet and satisfying bite. Whether you serve them chilled or at room temperature, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Make a batch for your next get-together, and watch them disappear in no time! Enjoy!
