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 homemade peanut butter balls, and now, I have a recipe I’m particularly fond of. If you ask me, these Peanut Butter Balls are 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
** Ingredients are at a glance. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts and printable recipe. **
Ingredients for candy
- peanut butter
- butter
- powdered sugar
- CandiQuik
Utensils and Other Items
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- fork or candy dipping tools
- wax paper
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.
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
If you run into any problems or if you would like some suggestions, be sure to read this section before leaving a comment.
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 these Peanut Butter Balls 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
Chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Balls (or Buckeyes) are easy to make at home. They require only four ingredients and are a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 package (16 oz.) CandiQuik
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.
Recommended Products
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CandiQuik Candy Coating, Chocolate, 16 Ounce Package (Pack of 2) -
Cut-Rite Wax Paper - Pack of 3 -
5-Piece Candy Dipping Tools Set - 3-prong Dipping fork, Cradling Spoon, Spear, Slotted Spoon, and Drizzling Scoop -
Silicone Spatula Set of 4 -
Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case -
Glass Food Prep and Mixing Bowls, 4 Quart (Set of 2)
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 25 Serving Size: 1 ballAmount Per Serving: Calories: 60Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary greatly between brands. Always be sure to read labels.
Originally published on February 1, 2013. Updated on November 22, 2020.
This is a given every Christmas for these to be made; always loved by everyone.
You can not go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter!
These look amazing! Great for Valentine's Day! I'm off to tweet this, follow you on twitter and join your blog!! Have a great day.
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I would LOVE these! Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back on Sunday to VOTE!
Fabulous recipe!!! Love everything about it. Thanks a million for sharing at Weekend Pot luck.
Peanut butter and chocolate…may fave!! Thanks for sharing them on Manic Monday darlin'!
These look great! I saw your post over at Manic Monday!
Thanks for Linking up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!
I love PB eggs. Even more than PB cups–which is weird b/c aren't they the same thing? I think the eggs taste better. I must make these for my dad. He loves PB and chocolate more than anyone I know. Thanks for linking!
I love anything peanut butter. Thanks for sharing. I'm a new follower. Best, Angel
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Love peanut butter they are so cute. andi
YUM!!! Thanks for sharing the peanut butter/ chocolate love and for linking to Tempt My Tummy. :-0
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 😉
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