Buckeye Candy Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

Buckeye Candy Recipe makes rich, chocolate-dipped peanut butter bites that taste like a homemade Reese’s!

Prep Time15

Chilling Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buckeye Candy Recipe

Servings: buckeyes

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $4.44

Equipment

Cookie scoop 1 teaspoon size

Ingredients

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter like Skippy
4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1-1/4 cups powdered sugar see note 1
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet, milk, or dark (whatever you prefer) see note 2
2 teaspoons coconut oil

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Instructions

In a large bowl, use electric hand mixers to beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until completely smooth.
Use a teaspoon cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture into tiny balls. Place balls on a parchment paper lined sheet pan and freeze for 20 minutes.
Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval for a full 20 seconds, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Do not overheat the chocolate.
Remove the chilled peanut butter balls from the freezer. Working with one at a time, spear the top with a toothpick and dip into the melted chocolate, tipping the bowl as needed for easier dipping; Leave the top exposed like a classic buckeye. Return to the tray and, if you want, use your fingertips to smooth out the toothpick mark.
Let the chocolate fully harden before serving. Pop them in the fridge for faster setting up!

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Notes

Note 1: If the dough feels too sticky to roll, add powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time until it firms up.

Note 2: I like milk chocolate best, but use the chocolate you like best. Higher quality chocolate will give you the best flavor.

Storage: Keep the candies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them on a tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge before eating.

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