Description
Delicious homemade buckeyes made with creamy peanut butter and coated in rich chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil together until smooth.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, covering it completely.
- Return the chocolate-covered balls to the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a smoother chocolate coating, temper the chocolate before dipping.
- Feel free to add a pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Buckeyes, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Candy, Homemade Candy