Description
Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls are a no-bake dessert dream come true! Made with a creamy peanut butter filling dipped in rich chocolate, they’re the perfect quick treat for holidays, parties, or anytime sweet cravings. These easy dessert bites are soft, rich, and packed with nostalgic flavor. Great for food ideas, easy recipes, or crowd-pleasing snack inspiration, buckeye balls are a go-to for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
3.5 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
3. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20–30 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil or shortening until smooth.
5. Use a toothpick to dip each ball 3/4 into the chocolate, leaving the top exposed.
6. Place back on the tray and chill until chocolate is firm.
7. Remove toothpicks and smooth tops if desired. Serve chilled or store.
Notes
Make sure the peanut butter is not oily or separated for best texture.
Chilling before dipping makes the process neater and helps chocolate set quickly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peanut butter dessert, chocolate candy, no bake treat, buckeye balls, holiday sweets