Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Balls)
Buckeyes, also known as Peanut Butter Balls, have a smooth peanut butter center and a chocolate shell. You'll want to make this simple buckeye recipe for your Christmas treat trays and holiday food gifts.
Servings: 40 individual candies
Ingredients
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips approximately 2½ cups
- ¼ cup shaved paraffin wax
Instructions
- In the bowl of a mixer, beat peanut butter and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add the powdered sugar gradually and beat on low speed until smooth. This will take several minutes.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Place the chocolate and paraffin wax in a deep bowl and microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals, until melted. (You can also use a double boiler or chocolate melting pot to melt the chocolate.)
- Dip the chilled peanut butter balls approximately ¾ of the way into the melted chocolate and place on a wax paper or parchment-lined baking sheet until the chocolate is set.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or the freezer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1buckeye | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g