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Buckeye Candy Recipe

Course: candy
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 60 candies
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Buckeye candy is such an easy recipe, made with a handful of pantry staple ingredients. These no bake sweets are made with peanut butter and chocolate and are great for the holiday season and for gift giving.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups powdered sugar 452
  • cups creamy peanut butter 405 grams, Jif recommended
  • ½ cup salted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
  • teaspoons pure vanilla extract 6 grams
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams (use less if using salted peanut butter)
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 340 grams (1 package), Ghirardelli recommended
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening 12 grams

Instructions

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt together until creamy and incorporated, about 2-3 minutes.
    4 cups powdered sugar, 1½ cups creamy peanut butter, ½ cup salted butter, 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • When the dough is completely chilled, microwave the chocolate chips and shortening (or oil), stirring every 15 seconds, on HIGH until most of the chips are melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth and all chips are melted.
    12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
  • Insert a toothpick in the top-middle of a peanut butter ball and dip ⅔ of it in the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip into the bowl, and place the buckeye on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all peanut butter balls. (Note: If the chocolate begins to thicken, microwave for a few seconds until desired consistency.)
  • Refrigerate the Buckeyes in a covered container until firm before serving.

Notes

  • If desired, use a finger or the back of a small spoon to smooth the small dot on the top of the Buckeyes from the toothpick.
  • You can use vegetable oil in place of the shortening, if desired.
  • Allow enough time for the peanut butter balls to chill and firm, it will take about 1 hour.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate on the stovetop in a bain-marie.
  • Place the chocolate covered buckeyes on a parchment paper lined tin for easy removal.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Storage: Store buckeye candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candy | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg