What is a Buckeye?
Buckeyes are a confection made with peanut butter, powdered sugar and partially dipped in melted chocolate. The name comes from their resemblance to the nut of the state tree of Ohio — the Buckeye Tree. This treat is well known in Ohio and its neighboring states.
Tips
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter with your preferred chocolate, this helps the chocolate melt smoothly.
- Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method, it gives you the best control over the heat.
Buckeyes
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
5
servingsPrep time
5
minutesChill time
30
minutesCalories
593
kcalPerfectly sweet and easy to make peanut butter balls dipped into melted dark chocolate. Yields 30 peanut butter balls.
Ingredients
1 cup smooth peanut butter
5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cup confectionary sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup dark chocolate
Directions
- Cream peanut butter, vanilla extract and softened butter in a mixer.
- Add confectionary sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Scrape down the bowl if necessary.
- Using a 2 tsp cookie scoop, scoop the peanut butter mixture and roll into balls.
- Transfer peanut butter balls onto baking sheet and chill until firm or for at least 30 minutes.
- If using a double boiler method, fill medium pot less than halfway with water and bring to a simmer. Then, place a heatproof bowl big enough to sit on top of the pot. Add the chocolate and butter (optional) to the bowl. Use low heat and keep stirring the chocolate until smooth.
- Use a toothpick to dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate. DO NOT dip the peanut butter balls entirely, leave a bit of peanut butter exposed for the signature buckeye nut look.
- Chill to allow chocolate to firm up. Voila! It’s ready to be served and enjoy.
