Best Buckeye Recipe

What’s In Buckeye Recipe Balls?

Here’s what’s in buckeye balls: The Buckeye Recipe peanut butter balls are made with confectioners’ sugar, creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. The coating comes together quickly with just semi-sweet chocolate chips and shortening.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.
2. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until well combined.
3. Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
4. Freeze the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes.
5. In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
6. Using a toothpick or fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter exposed.
7. Place the Buckeyes back on the lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate has set, about 30 minutes.
8. Serve and enjoy!

How to Store and Freeze Buckeye Recipe Balls

Transfer the buckeye balls to a shallow, airtight container. Buckeye Recipe Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

To freeze buckeye balls, transfer them to a zip-top freezer bag or another freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Best

These Buckeyes are the perfect combination of creamy peanut butter and rich, Buckeye Recipe chocolatey goodness. Whether you’re looking for a sweet snack or a festive treat, these Buckeyes are sure to satisfy you.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Buckeye Recipe

Buckeyes are a traditional confectionery in Ohio, and they're made by combining peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and chocolate. Here's a classic recipe for Buckeyes.

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Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

30 mins

Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 60

Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
• Combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; mix together with your hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to coat with chocolate.
• Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
• Remove chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator.
• Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into the melted chocolate until coated. Return to the baking sheet, chocolate-side down, and remove the toothpick.
• Repeat Step 5 to coat remaining balls. Refrigerate coated balls until set, about 30 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 102
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 41mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Protein 2g
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 52mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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