Description
Sweet Ohio-inspired buckeyes bring nostalgic chocolate and peanut butter magic to classic dessert lovers. Quick no-bake treats combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and chocolate for irresistible homemade candy you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) dark chocolate melting wafers
Peanut Butter Base:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) salted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate softened butter, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar until achieving a uniform, pliable consistency resembling malleable modeling clay.
- Portion the mixture into compact spherical shapes, each approximately one inch in diameter, carefully rolling between palms to create smooth, uniform orbs. Arrange these delicate rounds onto a wax paper-lined baking surface.
- Gently insert a toothpick into the center of each peanut butter sphere, then transfer the entire tray to refrigeration for approximately 30 minutes. This crucial chilling phase ensures structural integrity during the subsequent chocolate immersion process.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by gradually melting confectionery wafers using precise microwave technique: heat in brief 20-second intervals, stirring intermittently to maintain silky, consistent texture. Maintain chocolate at an optimal warm temperature without overheating.
- Extract the thoroughly chilled peanut butter globes and immerse each into the molten chocolate, strategically leaving a small exposed peanut butter summit—preserving the authentic buckeye aesthetic. Delicately eliminate excess chocolate coating by gentle tapping or shaking.
- Position the chocolate-enrobed spheres back onto the wax paper and return to refrigeration for 15-20 minutes, allowing the chocolate shell to solidify completely. Optional refinement includes smoothing any toothpick entry points for a pristine presentation.
Notes
- Perfectly measure ingredients for consistent texture, using a kitchen scale for precise weight.
- Soften butter and peanut butter at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Keep hands slightly damp when rolling balls to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to fingers.
- Chill peanut butter balls thoroughly to maintain shape during chocolate dipping process.
- Use high-quality chocolate with good melting properties for a glossy, professional finish.
- Store Buckeyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper.
- For gluten-free option, verify powdered sugar is certified gluten-free.
- Try natural peanut butter for a less sweet, more intense nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg