Description
This recipe teaches you how to make buckeyes at home. Buckeyes are chocolate-covered peanut butter balls that are easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip each ball into the chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter visible.
- Place the chocolate-covered balls back on the baking sheet.
- Chill until the chocolate sets.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture.
- Adjust the chocolate amount based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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