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Chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Balls (or Buckeyes) are easy to make at home. They require only four ingredients and are a holiday favorite!
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Buckeyes Recipe
One of my absolute favorite things ever is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I mean, doesn’t everyone love them?! To be honest, though, I love anything and everything with peanut butter and chocolate.
Many years ago, I set out to make the perfect recipe, and now, I have a recipe I’m particularly fond of. If you ask me, this recipe is a MUST on any holiday tray, and they make great neighbor gifts, too!
Don’t limit these candies to just Christmas either! For Valentine’s Day, you could use a heart mold for the peanut butter mixture, or during Easter, you can also shape the peanut butter mixture into egg shapes and have Peanut Butter Eggs!
This recipe is super quick and requires no cooking – just melting the candy coating in the microwave. Let me show you how easy this recipe is to make …
Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
- peanut butter
- butter
- powdered sugar
- CandiQuik
How to make Peanut Butter Balls
Time needed: 1 hour and 20 minutes
How to make Peanut Butter Balls
- Prepare the peanut butter filling.
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter and butter until thoroughly combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on waxed paper. Let stand about 30 minutes
- Dip balls in chocolate and let set.
Melt the CandiQuick according to package directions. Using a fork, dip the balls into the CandiQuick, allowing the excess to drip off. Place the covered balls back on the waxed paper. Let stand until the coating is set.
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Recipe Notes
- You can partially dip the balls for a “Buckeye” effect. I find it easier to use a toothpick to hold the peanut butter ball for dipping in this instance.
- Instead of dipping the balls, you can also drizzle the candy coating over the top.
- Switch things up by using vanilla and/or chocolate candy coating.
Peanut Butter Balls: FAQs
Yes, you can! Place them in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to three months.
For best results, they should be refrigerated. Make sure to add a layer of wax paper between the layers. They are good for up to two weeks when refrigerated.
If left at room temperature, they will only be good for a day or two. Refrigerated, they are good for up to two weeks. Frozen, they are good for three months. Regardless of how you store them, make sure they are in an air-tight container or zip-top bag with a layer of wax paper between the layers for best results.
Sure! You can also choose to drizzle the chocolate over the top versus dipping them into the chocolate if you prefer.
How did you like this recipe
Isn’t this one of the easiest and tastiest holiday treats ever? I can’t imagine the holiday season without this recipe making an appearance! If you gave this recipe a try, I would love to hear your feedback. Leave me a comment down below, letting me know how these turned out for you.
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Peanut Butter Balls
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 package CandiQuik, 16 oz.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter and butter until thoroughly combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on waxed paper. Let stand for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the CandiQuick according to package directions. Using a fork, dip the balls into the CandiQuick, allowing excess to drip off. Place the covered balls back on the waxed paper. Let stand until the coating is set.
Notes
- You can partially dip the balls for a "Buckeye" effect. I find it easier to use a toothpick to hold the peanut butter ball for dipping in this instance.
- Instead of dipping the balls, you can also drizzle the candy coating over the top.
- Switch things up by using vanilla and/or chocolate candy coating.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on February 1, 2013. Updated on November 22, 2020.
Yuuuummmm! I've made a slice simmilar to this – reminds me so much of peanut butter cups – but BETTER! And they are oh-so-hard to stop at one!!!
Enjoy your weekend!
Sheree
Sounds like a Valentine Treat I'll be making myself! Thanks 🙂 And BTW, I love the look of your site.
Thank you so much! Btw, these balls are so addictive 😉
YUM!!! Thanks for sharing the peanut butter/ chocolate love and for linking to Tempt My Tummy. :-0
Love peanut butter they are so cute. andi
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