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Classic Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Three homemade Buckeyes on a white plate, two are whole and one is cut in half revealing the creamy peanut butter filling inside the chocolate shell.
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Make this simple, no-bake holiday candy featuring a sweet peanut butter center partially dipped in chocolate, resembling the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound (about 4 cups) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 18 ounces creamy peanut butter
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother dipping)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
  4. Add the peanut butter and mix until the dough comes together. If the mixture is too soft, chill it for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll the peanut butter mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  7. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. If using shortening, stir it into the melted chocolate until smooth.
  8. Insert a toothpick into a chilled peanut butter ball, leaving about one-third of the ball exposed.
  9. Dip the ball into the melted chocolate, rotating it to coat, and then pull the toothpick out slowly, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible at the top.
  10. Place the finished buckeye back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
  11. Refrigerate the buckeyes until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Remove the toothpicks carefully if any residue remains.

Notes

  • Chill the peanut butter mixture before rolling if it feels sticky. This helps you get uniform balls.
  • For the best dipping consistency, keep the melted chocolate warm but not hot. If it thickens, briefly reheat it.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest dough texture.
  • This recipe makes dozens of chocolate peanut butter balls perfect for holiday tins.

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