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A stack of rich, homemade buckeyes recipe truffles with glossy dark chocolate coating, topped with crushed cookie crumbs. The center of one cut-open truffle reveals a smooth peanut butter filling surrounded by chocolate. The caramel-like center is soft and gooey, highlighting the decadent texture.

Buckeyes Recipe

Creamy peanut butter balls partially dipped in chocolate, these easy homemade Buckeyes recipe are a fun, no-bake treat perfect for holidays, bake sales, and family baking days.
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Course: Candy, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Midwest
Keyword: Best buckeye recipe, Best buckeye recipe Pioneer Woman, Buckeye recipe variations, Buckeyes recipe easy, Buckeyes recipe with Rice Krispies, Old fashioned buckeyes recipe, Peanut butter buckeyes recipe, Simple buckeyes recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 36 Buckeyes
Calories: 115kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining the peanut butter mixture)
  • 1 Cookie scoop (Optional, for uniform ball size)
  • 1 Toothpicks (For dipping balls in chocolate)
  • 1 Parchment paper (For lining trays and easy cleanup)
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl (For melting chocolate)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Creamy peanut butter - Use regular not natural peanut butter
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar - Add more to adjust firmness
  • ½ cup Butter - Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt - Optional enhances flavor
  • 1 ½ cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips - Or use melting wafers for smoother coating
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil - Or shortening
  • — — Optional cream cheese - 1–2 teaspoon to improve texture optional

Instructions

  • Mix peanut butter, sugar, butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt
    A whisk mixing peanut butter and powdered sugar in a glass bowl, creating a fluffy, smooth filling for buckeyes. Powdered sugar is being added gradually while whipping.
  • Chill the peanut butter mixture to make it easier to handle
    A close-up of hands scooping peanut butter mixture with a spoon and forming uniform balls on parchment paper, preparing for chilling before chocolate dipping.
  • Roll chilled mixture into small balls and chill again
    A spoon lifting smooth, glossy melted chocolate from a white bowl. The chocolate is rich and velvety, perfect for dipping or coating confections like truffles or buckeyes.
  • Melt chocolate and coconut oil until smooth
    A close-up of a hand dipping a peanut butter ball into melted chocolate using a toothpick. The iconic Buckeye treat is partially coated, with the top left uncovered, resting on parchment paper.
  • Dip each ball in chocolate, smooth the tops, and let set
    A stack of rich, homemade buckeyes recipe truffles with glossy dark chocolate coating, topped with crushed cookie crumbs. The center of one cut-open truffle reveals a smooth peanut butter filling surrounded by chocolate. The caramel-like center is soft and gooey, highlighting the decadent texture.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 115kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg (2%) | Sodium: 35mg (2%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 80IU (2%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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