Buckeyes
Delicious peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, evoking childhood memories and joy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Insert a toothpick into each ball and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil together until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the chocolate, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter visible on top.
- Place them back on the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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