Buckeyes
Indulge in these irresistible peanut butter chocolate buckeyes - a delightful treat that brings together creamy peanut butter centers and rich chocolate coating. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and sharing with loved ones.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1½ cups peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Line cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt with a wooden spoon. Add the powdered sugar a little bit at a time, stirring it into the peanut butter mixture until it is completely incorporated.
- Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls. Set them on the prepared cookie sheet and insert a toothpick into the top of each ball. Chill in freezer until hard, approximately 30 minutes.
- In a heatproof medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Place the bowl over a small saucepan with 1 inch of water placed over low heat. Stir occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Keep the bowl over the saucepan of barely simmering water. Using the toothpick as a "handle", dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate, leaving a small circle exposed on the top of each ball. Place the balls back on the cookie sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, approximately 2 hours.
- Once the buckeyes are set, remove the toothpicks and if you'd like, you can use your finger to smudge the peanut butter dough together on the top of the buckeye to cover the hole where the toothpicks were. Store the buckeyes in an airtight container with wax paper between layers in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Prep Time
PT1H
Yield
7 to 8 dozen buckeyes
Nutrition
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
- Protein Content: 1 g
- Fat Content: 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 6 mg
- Sodium Content: 22 mg
- Sugar Content: 9 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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