Description
These no-bake peanut butter buckeye balls are creamy, chocolate-dipped treats with a signature smooth snap and nostalgic flavor. Perfect for gifting or holiday trays, they hold beautifully and melt in your mouth every time.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until a firm dough forms.
3. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
5. Melt the chocolate chips with shortening in 15–20 second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between, until smooth.
6. Using a toothpick, dip each ball into the chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible on top.
7. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place each ball back on the tray.
8. Chill the dipped buckeyes again for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate is set.
9. Remove the toothpicks and smooth over the holes with a fingertip if desired.
10. Store in an airtight container, layered with parchment, in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use no-stir peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) for best consistency.
Chill the centers thoroughly before dipping for a clean finish.
Use shortening for a shiny chocolate shell that sets properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peanut butter balls, buckeyes, holiday candy