Description
These classic Peanut Butter Balls, also known as Buckeyes, are a delicious no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, buttery sweetness, and rich chocolate coating. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a sweet, bite-sized indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 6 ounces semi-sweet melting chocolate, melting wafers, or chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter: Use electric beaters to thoroughly cream together the butter and peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Slowly incorporate the powdered sugar while mixing to achieve a smooth, consistent dough. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Chill Peanut Butter Mixture: Scoop about 5 dozen small mounds of the peanut butter mixture onto a baking sheet. Place the sheet in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes to firm up the balls for easier handling.
- Melt the Chocolate: While peanut butter balls chill, melt the chocolate, melting wafers, or chocolate almond bark according to the package instructions until smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip and Coat the Balls: Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to coat. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- Set and Store: Let the chocolate coating harden at room temperature or in the fridge. Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- This easy Buckeye recipe produces the best peanut butter balls, dipped in chocolate and made with just 5 simple ingredients.
- They are a quick, no-bake treat that is perfect for holidays, parties, or any occasion.
- Freezing the peanut butter mixture before dipping makes rolling and handling easier.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best taste and smooth coating.
- Store them chilled to keep the chocolate firm and the peanut butter fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter ball
- Calories: 101 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 43 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
