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Buckeyes

Irresistible Buckeyes: No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats You'll Love

These no-bake Buckeyes combine creamy peanut butter with a rich chocolate shell, making a delightful treat everyone loves.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 Buckeyes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buckeyes
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use only unsalted butter for better control of saltiness.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Avoid natural options as they can result in softer mixtures.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended for added depth.
  • 2 cups Confectioners Sugar (Powdered Sugar) Ensure it’s sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt) Adjust to taste; reduce if using salted butter.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Ghirardelli recommended for quality.
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Can be substituted with more semisweet chocolate for a less sweet outcome.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Can be replaced with vegetable shortening if desired.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Teaspoon
  • tablespoon
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for No-Bake Buckeyes
  1. Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent the Buckeyes from sticking.
  2. Mix ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
  4. Gradually add in 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar, mixing until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
  5. Scoop out portions of the dough, rolling into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Refrigerate for 15-60 minutes.
  6. Melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup of milk chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  7. Dip each ball into melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter exposed at the top.
  8. Allow the chocolate-coated Buckeyes to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until fully hardened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1BuckeyeCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Avoid overheating chocolate when melting.

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