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Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Balls)

December 19, 2019 By Dawn 8 Comments

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Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Balls) made with just a few ingredients that make a really decadent candy that you are going to fall in love with. This is one of the easiest recipes ever, really it is so simple.
Peanut butter balls in a white bowl.
This recipe for peanut butter balls (buckeye balls) is one that I make every year when Christmas rolls around. It’s one of those true family favorites. You can never go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate combination candy in my book.

Peanut butter balls with one cut in half in a white bowl.

One of my favorite parts of the holidays is making candies and cookies for my family. It was a tradition when I was growing and up and I am proud to be carrying that tradition on. I hope that you try these peanut butter balls (buckeye balls) and start your own tradition.

Ingredients:

  • Peanut butter – Creamy or crunchy peanut butter will work. I would suggest that you use your favorite.
  • Butter – I use salted butter for this recipe, but unsalted butter will work.
  • Powdered sugar – I would recommend that you switch out the powdered sugar with any other ingredient.
  • Chocolate chipsย – Milk chocolate works well with this recipe and is the one that I use. But if you prefer semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips you can use either one of these.
  • Shortening – I use just a little shortening with the chocolate chip, I would recommend that you use just a little for melted chocolate.

Looking down at a bowl of peanut butter balls.

Helpful Tips:

  • Use an electric mixer to cream the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar together. It makes the job so much easier.
  • Use butter that is at room temperature, the soft butter will be easier to blend in with the other ingredients.
  • After the balls are formed refrigerator for about a half-hour to firm up, they will be easier to dip in the melted chocolate.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. You can melt the chocolate chips on high power, but remember to stir the chocolate chips every 30 seconds until they are melted. This process will take about a minute or one and a half.
  • I would recommend that you add the shortening to the chocolate chips and melt the two ingredients together. This will make the chocolate smoother and easier consistency to work with.
  • Use a fork for dipping the balls in the chocolate.
  • These candies should be stored in the refrigerator for best results.
  • If you like to freeze these candies you can.ย  Remember to place the candies in a freezer airtight container.

Bowl of peanut butter balls sitting on a wooden table.

Steps for making Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Balls):

Step One:

In a large bowl combine the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar using an electric mixer to combine the ingredients together.


Step Two:

Form the peanut butter mixture into balls. Place the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for about a half-hour before dipping them in the chocolate.

Step Three:

Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl with the shortening, stirring every 30 seconds.


Step Four:

After the balls have been refrigerated using a fork dip them in the melted chocolate. You can roll the balls around in the chocolate using the fork. When removing the balls from the chocolate, let some of the excess chocolate drip off.

Step Five:

Place the balls that have been coated with chocolate on a pan that has been lined with wax paper or parchment paper.ย  Set in the refrigerator so that the chocolate can harden.


Step Six:

Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Here are more candy recipes:

  • Easy Chocolate Topped Cashew Toffee
  • Chocolate Cover Caramel Peanut Pretzel Bites
  • Chocolate Brownie Truffles

Peanut butter balls in a white bowl with one of the balls cut in half.

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Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Balls)

Peanut Butter Balls made with just a few ingredients that make a really decadent candy that you are going to fall in love with.

5 from 2 votes
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Course: Candy, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peanut butter balls, Buckeye balls, Peanut butter candies
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 32 1 1/4" balls
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the powdered sugar, peanut butter, and butter using an electric mixer beat together until the ingredient are combined
  • Roll the peanut butter mixture into small balls. I like to make 1 1/4 inch balls. Place in the refrigerator for about 1/2 hour.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Melt using full power stirring every 30 seconds until melted
  • Dip the chocolate in the melted chocolate using a fork. Using the fork roll the balls in the chocolate to coat all sides. When removing from the chocolate let the excess chocolate drip off.
  • Place the chocolate-coated balls on a wax paper or parchment paper-lined pan.
  • Refrigerate the balls until the chocolate has hardened. Place the peanut butter balls in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  1. Use room temperature butter so it combines easily with the other ingredients.
  2. Melt the chocolate with shortening for the right consistency for coating the peanut butter balls.
  3. Refrigerate the the balls once the balls are coated in chocolate to set up the chocolate.ย 
  4. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  5. These can be frozen.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.1g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 11.8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 13.9g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published on December 24, 2012. It has been updated with new content and pictures on December 19, 2019.

 

 

 

 


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  1. Nina Bille

    December 25, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Thank you for sharing this lovely sweet treat! Merry Christmas, Dawn!

    Reply
  2. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today

    December 27, 2012 at 11:46 am

    It looks so delicious. I love sweets and chocolate ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. Kitchen Riffs

    December 27, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    These look terrific! Peanut butter and chocolate is such a great combo. I hope you had a terrific holiday.

    Reply
  4. Reeni Pisano

    December 28, 2012 at 12:39 am

    I am a big fan of the chocolate and pb combo! The perfect holiday treats! You look far too young to be a grandma! The holidays must be extra fun with a little one around.

    Reply
  5. angiesrecipes

    December 19, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    My husband is going to love these as he is a huge fan of both chocolate and peanut butter!

    Reply
  6. Sherri

    December 24, 2019 at 6:37 pm

    Peanut butter and chocolate are a winning combination! These are so perfect for holiday celebrations! Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  7. Liz

    December 25, 2019 at 4:50 am

    5 stars
    It;s been years since I’ve made these, Dawn. I think about it every Christmas, but maybe I’ll try for Valentine’s Day ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! I’m so glad you’re back to blogging!!! xoxo

    Reply
  8. David @ Spiced

    December 30, 2019 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    Buckeyes are a holiday favorite around here! I’m not sure I’ve ever made a batch, but Laura’s family always makes these. We stayed home for the holidays this year, and I didn’t realize we missed the buckeyes until I saw this post. Now I need to make a batch for us!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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