Easy Buckeyes by @preppykitchen

20 min
Easy

1 serving

🥜

Peanut Butter

🍚

360 g

Powdered Sugar

🌼

5 ml

Vanilla

🍫

340 g

Chocolate

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

    🧑‍🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/15

    Add 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter and 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter to the mixing bowl.

    creamy peanut butter
    unsalted butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups

  3. Step 3/15

    Beat the peanut butter and butter until smooth and creamy.

    creamy peanut butter
    unsalted butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🌀hand mixer

  4. Step 4/15

    Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 cups powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture.

    vanilla extract
    powdered sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄measuring cups

  5. Step 5/15

    Mix until a thick, rollable dough forms, scraping down the bowl as needed.

    creamy peanut butter
    powdered sugar
    vanilla extract
    unsalted butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🌀hand mixer
    🍴rubber spatula

  6. Step 6/15

    Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a smooth ball.

    creamy peanut butter
    powdered sugar
    vanilla extract
    unsalted butter
    🥄cookie scoop

  7. Step 7/15

    Place each peanut butter ball on the lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.

    creamy peanut butter
    powdered sugar
    vanilla extract
    unsalted butter
    🧑‍🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  8. Step 8/15

    Refrigerate the peanut butter balls until firm, about 20 minutes.

    🧑‍🍳baking sheet

  9. Step 9/15

    Combine 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.

    semi-sweet chocolate chips
    coconut oil
    🥣microwave-safe bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/15

    Microwave the chocolate mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until smooth.

    semi-sweet chocolate chips
    coconut oil
    🥣microwave-safe bowl
    🍴rubber spatula

  11. Step 11/15

    Insert a wooden skewer into one chilled peanut butter ball and dip it into the melted chocolate.

    semi-sweet chocolate chips
    coconut oil
    🍢wooden skewer
    🥣microwave-safe bowl

  12. Step 12/15

    Leave a small circle of peanut butter exposed at the top to create the signature buckeye appearance.

    creamy peanut butter
    🍢wooden skewer

  13. Step 13/15

    Return the coated candy to the lined baking sheet and remove the skewer with a fork.

    🧑‍🍳baking sheet
    🍴fork
    🍢wooden skewer

  14. Step 14/15

    Repeat the dipping process with all remaining peanut butter balls.

    semi-sweet chocolate chips
    coconut oil
    🍢wooden skewer
    🍴fork
    🧑‍🍳baking sheet

  15. Step 15/15

    Refrigerate the buckeye candies until the chocolate coating is completely firm, about 20 minutes.

    🧑‍🍳baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweetener

Ingredients

Peanut butter, Powdered sugar, Vanilla, Chocolate

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, No-Bake

Calories

190 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3.5g, Total Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Carbohydrates: 21g, Sugars: 18g, Fiber: 1.2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1.1mg, Potassium: 125mg, Sodium: 75mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 1.2mg, Vitamin B3: 1.1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, hand mixer, measuring cups, measuring spoons, rubber spatula, baking sheet, parchment paper, cookie scoop, wooden skewer, fork, microwave-safe bowl

Appliances

microwave, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Candy, Snack

Occasions

Holiday, Christmas, Party, Potluck, Gift Giving

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@preppykitchen

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Smooth, Firm, Soft-centered

Flavors

Chocolatey, Peanutty, Sweet, Salty, Vanilla

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight), fridge : 14 days (Store in an airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper), freezer : 3 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw in the refrigerator before serving)