Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Balls, also known as Buckeyes, combining creamy peanut butter with butter and powdered sugar, then dipped in rich melted chocolate. These no-bake treats are perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you want a sweet snack with a classic peanut butter and chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Balls
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 6 ounces semi-sweet melting chocolate, melting wafers, or chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter: Use electric beaters to cream together the butter and peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Slowly add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture while continuing to beat, creating a smooth, thick consistency. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
- Form the Peanut Butter Mounds: Scoop about 5 dozen small portions of the peanut butter mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up the mounds, making them easier to handle.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the peanut butter mounds chill, melt the semi-sweet chocolate, melting wafers, or chocolate almond bark according to the package instructions, ensuring it’s smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip and Coat: Using a toothpick, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated ball back onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set the Buckeyes: Let the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens and the Buckeyes are firm.
- Store Properly: Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness and texture until ready to serve.
Notes
- This easy no-bake Buckeye recipe yields the best peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate with just five simple ingredients.
- Freezing the peanut butter mounds before dipping ensures smooth, easily handled balls.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate with milk or dark chocolate according to personal preference.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter ball
- Calories: 101 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 43 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
