Buckeyes recipe
This Buckeyes recipe is made with creamy peanut butter bites dipped in chocolate!
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter , (not natural)
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened, (see note)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, (shortening can be substituted)
Tools: toothpicks, parchment paper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla. Mix slowly at first with a mixer, increase the speed, and mix until well combined.
- Roll dough into balls, around 2 teaspoons, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Freeze balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- When ready to dip, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl in 30 seconds intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Insert a toothpick into each ball, and dip in the chocolate without completely covering the top so that it looks like a buckeye. Place on the parchment to set. Remove the toothpick.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set. Store in the fridge until serving.
Notes
This is a very sweet treat which is why I use salted butter. If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dough.