Description
Chocolate-dipped Irresistible Peanut Butter Buckeyes showcase classic Ohio State dessert magic. Creamy peanut butter centers coated in smooth chocolate create a nostalgic treat perfect for holiday gatherings and sweet celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (375 g/13.2 oz) peanut butter, creamy
- ½ cup (115 g/4 oz) butter, unsalted, softened
- 2 cups (340 g/12 oz) chocolate chips, semi-sweet or milk
- 3 ½ cups (420 g/14.8 oz) sugar, powdered, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, blending until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a dense, cohesive dough forms.
- Shaping and Chilling: Roll the dough into uniform one-inch spheres, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes to solidify their shape.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, using short intervals and stirring frequently until completely smooth and glossy.
- Dipping Process: Using a toothpick, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating approximately three-quarters of the sphere. Gently tap to remove excess chocolate, creating a clean finish.
- Finishing Touch: Return chocolate-coated balls to the parchment sheet, carefully removing the toothpick and smoothing any marks. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the chocolate coating completely.
- Storage and Serving: Store buckeyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 14 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Serve chilled or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Smooth Texture Secret: Ensure butter and peanut butter are precisely softened at room temperature for effortless blending and preventing grainy consistency.
- Prevent Cracking Technique: Roll peanut butter balls gently with cool hands to maintain compact shape and avoid surface cracking during chocolate dipping.
- Chocolate Coating Pro Tip: Maintain chocolate at perfect melting temperature between 86-90°F for glossy, smooth coverage without streaking or bloom.
- Storage Smart Hack: Layer buckeyes between parchment paper when refrigerating to prevent sticking and preserve their pristine chocolate finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg