Best Ever Buckeyes
Buckeye candies are a classic potluck treat! This homemade candy recipe needs less than five ingredients but makes enough buckeyes for an entire party full of people! This dessert combines chocolate and peanut butter in the most satisfying way. These treats are sure to have guests reaching for seconds and thirds because they are just that irresistible.
If you leave in the toothpicks that you use to dip your candy in chocolate, it makes them even easier to serve. If you've never tried this peanut butter and chocolate recipe, try making it for your next gathering. Use your favorite brand of peanut butter when you make the recipe so it taste exactly the way you like it.
Notes
Candy melts are especially formulated to give a smooth, glossy chocolate finish that will not melt too easily on the fingers when served. You can substitute chocolate chips if necessary.
For another great homemade candy recipe, try Crunchy Homemade Peanut Brittle.
Makes60 buckeyes
Ingredients
- 2 cup smooth creamy peanut butter
- 2 stick butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 pound powdered sugar
- 12 ounce chocolate melts (see note)
Instructions
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In an electric mixer, combine peanut butter with butter until completely smooth. Beat in powdered sugar gradually until well combined. It should have the consistency of wet sand. Pinch some between your fingers to be sure it holds together add a tablespoon of water and mix further if necessary.
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Form dough into 1-inch balls between your palms and place on a parchment lined bake sheet. Chill for 1 hour.
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Place chocolate melts into a glass or metal bowl and set over a pan of simmering water until it can be stirred with a spoon into a smooth mixture. Use a toothpick or skewer to spear each ball and dip into the chocolate, leaving about of the top uncovered, and allowing excess to drip off before placing on another parchment lined bake sheet. Use a fingertip to smooth over the hole made by the toothpick.
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Cover completed candies with plastic wrap and chill or freeze until serving time.