Homemade Buckeyes (Ohio Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls)
Homemade Buckeyes are the ultimate treat, blending creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate in every bite.
Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, Buckeyes are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (salted but unsweetened)
- 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixer or medium bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract together.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until evenly combined. If using a mixer, make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice.
- Press together to form a dough and then divide the dough into 24 equally sized pieces.
- Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place it on a plate. Refrigerate the balls until firm, about an hour.
- After the peanut butter balls have chilled, place the chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan and gently heat on low until melted. Let the chocolate cool to room temperature.
- Using a skewer to hold a peanut butter ball, dip in the melted chocolate, leaving the top of the ball exposed.
- Place the dipped buckeye on a plate lined with a piece of parchment.
- Repeat with the remaining peanut butter balls and then refrigerate to firm up the chocolate.
- Once set, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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