Buckeyes are the peanut butter candy that shows up on every Christmas cookie tray in the Midwest. A sweet, creamy peanut butter ball is dipped in chocolate with a small circle left uncovered on top, so it looks like a buckeye nut. They are simple, they freeze well, and everyone asks for the recipe.
Why You’ll Love It
- No baking.
- Five ingredients.
- Freezes beautifully for holiday gifts.
What You Need
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp shortening or coconut oil
How to Make Old-Fashioned Buckeyes
- Beat the peanut butter, butter and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar until a firm dough forms.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and set on a parchment-lined tray.
- Push a toothpick into each ball and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate with the shortening until smooth.
- Hold each ball by the toothpick and dip it, leaving a circle of peanut butter showing on top.
- Set back on the tray, pull out the toothpick and smooth the hole with a finger. Chill until set.
Tips
- Freezing the balls first makes dipping easy.
- Smooth the toothpick hole while the chocolate is soft.
- A pinch of salt in the filling is very good.
Serving and Storing
Keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are they called buckeyes?
They look like the nut of the buckeye tree.
Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes, it adds a little crunch.
My dough is too soft?
Add powdered sugar a spoonful at a time.
Old-Fashioned Buckeyes
Soft peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate with a little circle left showing on top, just like a buckeye nut. A no-bake holiday candy.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- Beat the peanut butter, butter and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar until a firm dough forms.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and set on a parchment-lined tray.
- Push a toothpick into each ball and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate with the shortening until smooth.
- Hold each ball by the toothpick and dip it, leaving a circle of peanut butter showing on top.
- Set back on the tray, pull out the toothpick and smooth the hole with a finger. Chill until set.
Notes
Freezing and setting time is not included.
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