Description
Caramel buckeyes are a delicious twist on the classic peanut butter treat. They feature a rich caramel center coated in chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, make a small indentation in each ball and fill it with caramel sauce.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, covering the caramel top.
- Place the chocolate-covered buckeyes back on the baking sheet and let them set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use a toothpick to help dip the buckeyes in chocolate.
- You can substitute almond butter for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: caramel buckeyes, dessert, chocolate, peanut butter