Classic Buckeye Balls
Delightful confections of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the baking sheet for about 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Optional: add coconut oil or shortening.
- Dip each frozen peanut butter ball in the melted chocolate, leaving the top uncoated.
- Place the chocolate-dipped balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until the chocolate is set and firm.
- Smooth out any imperfections before serving, if necessary.
Notes
For a shiny chocolate finish, add coconut oil when melting the chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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