buckeyes (chocolate covered peanut butter balls)

Name: BUCKEYES (Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 1/2 cup(s) creamy peanut butter (do not use freshly ground or old-fashioned style); 1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter (1/2 stick), room temperature; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1 pound(s) semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (or chips)

(2 RATINGS)

120 Pinches 3 Photos

Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Sep 18, 2014

Everyone loves this delicious, special occasion candy. Great treat for Thanksgiving and Christmas. When you make these, just be sure to start very early in the day or the day before.

Rate

No Image

prep time 2 Hr

cook time 5 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield Yield: About 10 dozen

Ingredients

2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (do not use freshly ground or old-fashioned style)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (or chips)

How To Make buckeyes (chocolate covered peanut butter balls)

Step 1

Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend.

Step 2

Cover and refrigerate 4 hrs. or overnight.
Step 3

Form mixture into 3/4 inch diameter balls.
Step 4

Place on baking sheet and freeze 1 hr.
Step 5

Line additional baking sheets with waxed paper.
Step 6

Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over barely simmering water, stirring until smooth.
Step 7

Remove from over water.
Step 8

Take 1/4 of the peanut butter balls from freezer.
Step 9

Stick a toothpick in one and dip into chocolate, coating 3/4 of the ball; let excess chocolate drip back into pan.
Step 10

Place chocolate side down on prepared sheet.
Step 11

Repeat with remaining peanut butter balls.
Step 12

Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.
Step 13

Place each in a paper candy cup or mini muffin liner; store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Comment & Reviews

Comments and reviews are disabled on unpublished recipes.

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes