Description
This buckeye recipe brings together creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for a delightful treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing. Enjoy these nostalgic confections at any celebration or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter
- Butter (1 ½ sticks)
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (3 cups)
- Dark chocolate candy melts (10 oz)
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Gradually sift in powdered sugar, mixing until thick and sticky.
- Roll into balls the size of cherries and chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate in intervals until smooth.
- Dip each ball in chocolate, leaving some peanut butter visible.
- Chill again until chocolate is set.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Can be made a few days in advance for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg