Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Buckeye Candy

Homemade Buckeye Candy is a chocolate and peanut butter sweet that looks like a buckeye nut. These bite-sized treats are so easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Chill Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buckeye Candy
Servings: 50
Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 4 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips or CandiQuik tray
  • 1/4 cup Shortening if using chips

Instructions

  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Mix together peanut butter, butter, and vanilla.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, stirring until it is incorporated.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and insert a toothpick in each.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place in freezer until hard (about 10 minutes).
  • Combine the chocolate chips and shortening or if CandiQuik follow package directions.
  • Melt by microwaving for 1 minute, then stirring and repeating until smooth and melted.
  • Use the toothpick to dip into the chocolate and swirl to coat (leave a small circle uncoated on top of each).
  • Gently shake off excess and place back on sheet.
  • Refrigerate several hours until chocolate sets.
  • Remove toothpicks and smooth over the hole.

Notes

We have used both chocolate chips for our coating and also chocolate melting trays. The trays work best. They are easy and less mess and cleanup.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg