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Creamy and soft with whipped peanut butter flavor coated in rich chocolate, this buckeye ball recipe is perfect for the holidays! Buckeye balls tastes like peanut butter cups in no bake truffle candy form.
Why We Love This Buckeye Ball Recipe
- Crowd Pleaser – This easy buckeye recipe makes 3 dozen tasty truffles, enough to feed a crowd!
- Kid-Friendly – No bake and fun to make, kids will love helping you make (and eat) these.
- Holiday-Ready – Homemade candy is one of the best gifts to give, like: Grinch Oreo balls, Christmas Crack, and white chocolate Christmas popcorn.
Delicious ‘n Easy Buckeye Recipe
I can’t think of making today’s buckeye balls without bringing up my sister Monica. Years ago, she attended Ohio State University and gifted me an OSU sweater when I visited. Whenever and wherever I wore that sweater, people would shout to me, “O-H!” and I would startle and remember to call back “I-O!” (If you’re an OSU fan/alum, you’ll know what I mean). 😉 So here’s to making delicious Ohio-inspired and originating-from Buckeye Balls!
Today’s buckeye balls recipe is packed with whipped-to-perfection peanut butter flavor sweetened with powdered sugar and a touch of vanilla, all enrobed in smooth, semi-sweet chocolate. This no bake candy is such a fun treat to gift during the holidays, Christmas, and football games!
Creamy Buckeye Recipe Ingredients
- Peanut Butter: use creamy, smooth peanut butter, avoid natural which is too runny
- Chocolate: semi-sweet chocolate chips or candy melts will do
- Butter: use unsalted butter and make sure to soften it to ensure easier mixing
- Powdered Sugar: don’t pack and press this into the cup, simply scoop to measure
- Vanilla: as always, use pure vanilla extract and skip the imitation for better flavor in this buckeye dessert recipe
For more peanut butter desserts try: peanut butter blossoms, no bake peanut butter oat cups, and peanut butter blondies.
How to Make Buckeye Balls
So you wanna make this buckeye candy recipe the easy way? Follow along as I show you how to create fluffy, peanut buttery centers with rich chocolate coating you can sink you candy-loving teeth into!
- Using a stand mixer, beat together butter, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Beat powdered sugar in increments until a thick dough forms.
- Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop peanut butter balls onto a lined baking sheet. Roll into smooth balls and insert a toothpick into each one. Freeze until firm.
- Melt chocolate in a small cup, then dip each peanut butter ball into the chocolate, leaving a little uncovered opening at the top. Place on a large baking sheet.
- Remove toothpicks and press together the holes to close.
- Chill until chocolate is firm and enjoy this old fashioned buckeye balls recipe! For a festive spread, serve with Rolo pretzels, peppermint bark, and candy cane hearts.
Tips for the Best Recipe for Buckeyes
- Use a narrow, short cup for dipping that fits your hand and the truffle in just so. It’ll be easier to dip the truffle in deeply and easily.
- Use a cookie scoop: it’ll be easier to create uniform sized candy and scoop faster, like with Oreo truffles.
- Insert the toothpick 3/4 of the way into the buckeye ball. Less and the toothpick will fall off when dipping in chocolate, more and the buckeye might break in half.
- Reheat the chocolate again if needed: it will begin to set as you dip over 3 dozen truffles. If needed, add in a little coconut oil or nonstick spray before reheating to help it stay softened and smooth.
How to Store Buckeye Balls
- To Refrigerate: place candy in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-3 weeks, keeping away from savory and/or hot foods.
- To Freeze: place homemade buckeye candy in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for 1-3 months. Make sure to thaw a few minutes before enjoying.
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More Peanut Butter & Candy Recipes
For more peanut butter desserts, try peanut butter pretzels clusters and peanut butter banana cookies.
Easy Buckeye Ball Recipe
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Buckeyes
- ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 sticks, softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, JIF-style
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, or candy melts
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat together softened butter, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until a thick dough forms.
- Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, scoop and drop peanut butter balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Roll into smooth balls. Insert a toothpick about ¾ of the way into each ball. Cover and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes, until firm.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe cup*, heating in 15-second increments. Stir in between, melting until smooth.
- Dip a ball mostly into the chocolate, leaving a small uncovered opening at the top. Drip off excess and place onto the sheet. Repeat for all balls.
- Remove the toothpicks. Using the tips of your fingers, press the hole together.
- Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate is hardened. Enjoy immediately or see storing instructions.
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Notes
- *Use a narrow, but deep cup for easier dipping. You want the melted chocolate to be thick enough to submerge almost the entire ball.
- Storing Instructions: store for 1-3 weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Freezing Instructions: store in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for 1-3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
