This no bake Buckeye balls recipe will be a hit for chocolate and peanut butter fans. They taste like peanut butter cups and melt in your mouth.
Delicious chocolate and creamy peanut butter make this no bake treat so decadent and amazing. Each bite is heavenly and really simple to make. You are going to love this buckeye balls recipe.
This is always popular at parties, around the holidays and other special occasions. Your family will ask for these year round! Also try Buckeye Brownies Recipe, Buckeye Brownie Cookies Recipe, and Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers.
You may also love this Buckeye Pie Recipe.
Table of Contents
- What are Buckeye Balls?
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Additions
- How to make buckeye balls:
- Tips for Making Buckeye Balls
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More easy chocolate recipes:
- Buckeye balls recipe Recipe
What are Buckeye Balls?
They are very similar to Chocolate Peanut Butter balls but are not fully covered in chocolate. Buckeye balls have a little bit of peanut butter peeking out at top.
Ingredients
- peanut butter
- unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- powdered sugar
- semisweet chocolate chips
- coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- vanilla extract
Scroll to the bottom and find the complete list of ingredients and instructions.
Substitutions and Additions
- Festive Sprinkles. Garnish the balls with sprinkles for any occasion.
How to make buckeye balls:
Step 1. Use a large mixing bowl to mix together the peanut butter, butter and vanilla with a mixer until fluffy.
Step 2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar until it’s well combined. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
Step 3. Form the cookie dough into balls with a cookie scoop. This makes it so fast and easy.
Step 4. Place the cookies on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes so it will be easier to dip into chocolate.
Step 5. Melt the chocolate chips and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Continue to melt in 30 second intervals until melted. You can also use a double boiler on the stove top. Insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball and dip in chocolate leaving a little bit exposed.
Step 6. Let the excess chocolate drip off and then place on the baking sheet. Smooth out the toothpick hole with your finger. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips for Making Buckeye Balls
- Chill the peanut butter buckeyes. Don’t skip refrigerating the peanut butter balls before you dip them in chocolate. You can place them in the freezer if you are in a hurry. This will make sure the peanut butter balls will hold their shape while you’re dipping!
- Coat your hands. If you have trouble with the peanut butter balls sticking to your hands when making the ball, consider rubbing butter or non stick spray on your hands. Then roll the peanut butter mixture into balls. This should make it easier.
- Use your favorite type of chocolate. If you like dark chocolate, you can use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Small Cookie Scoop. Use a cookie scoop to make each ball uniform.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store?
You can keep them in the fridge up to 2 weeks as long as they are in an airtight container. You can also freeze buckeye balls up to 2-3 months.
This is perfect if you want to make them ahead for parties or holidays. We do this a lot at Christmas and it helps to have some things ready in advance.
Why are they called Buckeye balls?
Buckeye balls are named for the Ohio State buckeye tree because they look like the buckeye nut on the tree. While everyone can certainly enjoy this delicious treat, it is more regional to the Ohio area of states. Southern states tend to make traditional peanut butter balls.
They are all very similar and taste delicious. It just comes down to really how much of the peanut butter is covered in chocolate. That is the only the difference.
More easy chocolate recipes:
- Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
- 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
- Caramel Chocolate Microwave Fudge
- Rocky Road Fudge Recipe
I can’t wait for you to try this buckeye dessert. Please leave a comment once you do. I love hearing from my readers!
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Buckeye balls recipe
4.78 from 107 votes
This no bake Buckeye balls recipe will be a hit for chocolate and peanut butter fans. They taste like peanut butter cups and melt in your mouth.
Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Refrigerate 4 hours hrs
Total Time 5 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Servings 36
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 228
Author Carrie Barnard
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
Combine peanut butter, butter and vanilla with a mixer on medium until fluffy.
Mix in powdered sugar a little bit at a time until incorporated. Chill mixture 30 minutes.
Roll into balls and place on a parchment lined pan. Chill mixture 30 minutes.
Combine chocolate chips and oil in a small bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving in 30 second increments just until melted.
Place a toothpick into each peanut butter ball and dip in chocolate leaving a little bit of the peanut butter peeking out the top.
Place on a parchment lined pan and Use your finger to smooth out the toothpick mark.
Place in the fridge to chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 228kcal, Carbohydrates 23g, Protein 4g, Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 74mg, Potassium 155mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 20g, Vitamin A 86IU, Calcium 15mg, Iron 1mg
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