4-Ingredient Buckeyes Peanut Butter Balls
Classic no-bake buckeyes with a creamy peanut butter center and smooth chocolate coating, made with just four simple ingredients for an easy, nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 30 buckeyes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 to 10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
- Place peanut butter balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
- Insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball and dip into melted chocolate, leaving a small circle exposed.
- Place dipped buckeyes back on parchment paper.
- Remove toothpick and smooth hole if desired.
- Let chocolate set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Chilling the peanut butter balls before dipping helps them keep their shape and makes coating easier.
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