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Buckeye Candy
Buckeye Candy has a chocolate coating and a creamy peanut butter center. These fudgy treats take less than an hour to make, and will definitely be a family favorite.
Equipment
- Small Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Salted Butter, room temperature
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3 cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Next, add in half of the powdered sugar and combined until incorporated. Slowly add in the remainder of the powdered sugar until you get a consistency that is thick and not sticky.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, using a cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and place on a baking sheet. Place in the freezer to slightly harden, about 5-10 minutes.
- While the peanut butter mixture is in the freezer, melt the semi sweet morsels in a microwave safe dish. Start out at :45, stir, and do any remaining times at :30 to ensure you don’t burn the chocolate.
- Once the peanut butter comes out of the freezer, roll each ball of dough into a smooth circle, using the palms of your hand and working in both directions for an even circle.
- Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the chocolate about ⅔ of the way.
- Once all the buckeyes have been coated with chocolate, place back into the freezer for 20-30 minutes to set.
- Allow the buckeyes to come to room temperature before enjoying.
Christina's Notes
- Toppings: Roll the balls in crushed nuts or sprinkles to decorate the outside.
- Coconut Oil: Add a little coconut oil to the chocolate chips when melting for smoother chocolate.
- Crunchy Peanut Butter: Use crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.