Ingredients
– 2 cups creamy peanut butter (not natural)
– 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
– 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar (optional)
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
– 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
– 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
1-Ready: Ready to make your own buckeyes at home? Start by gathering and measuring all ingredients, and line a baking sheet with wax paper for easy cleanup. Beat the peanut butter and butter together until theyβre fully combined, creating a smooth base for the treats.
2-Add: Add the brown sugar (if youβre using it), salt, and vanilla extract, stirring everything to blend well. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and easy to handle. This step helps avoid lumps, so take your time for the best results.
3-Form: Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the wax-paper lined sheet, then freeze them for 15-20 minutes to firm up. While they chill, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in the microwave, heating in 25-second intervals and stirring to prevent burning.
4-Dip: Once the balls are frozen, dip each one into the melted chocolate using a toothpick, covering about 75 percent of each ball for that classic look. Let them harden on the sheet before enjoying. The total process is quick, fitting perfectly into a busy schedule, and you can adapt this for other easy baking ideas on our site.
Last Step:
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π₯ Use only creamy peanut butter for smooth texture.
π§ Add powdered sugar gradually to achieve the desired dough consistency.
π° Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps and ensure smooth dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 84mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
