Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, ideal for festive platters or snacks.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Mixture

01 - 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
07 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
02 - Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing until the dough is stiff but pliable and holds its shape.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll each into a ball; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes until firm.
05 - Melt chocolate chips and optional coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
06 - Using a toothpick, dip each chilled peanut butter ball two-thirds into melted chocolate, leaving the top edge exposed.
07 - Place dipped buckeyes back on baking sheet, remove toothpick, smooth any holes, and refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes.
08 - Store buckeyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour and require zero baking skills, just a mixing bowl and your hands.
  • That chocolate-peanut butter ratio hits different when you realize you can adjust it however you want.
  • People genuinely think you spent all day on these, which is the best kind of kitchen magic.
02 -
  • Cold peanut butter balls dipped into warm chocolate is non-negotiable—warm balls will crack and slide off the toothpick.
  • Don't skip sifting the powdered sugar; lumps never fully dissolve and ruin the texture no matter how long you mix.
  • If your chocolate seizes and gets thick and grainy, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir gently until it releases—panic isn't necessary.
03 -
  • Room temperature peanut butter and butter blend faster and smoother than anything cold; plan ahead by leaving them out for 20 minutes.
  • A toothpick dipped in the chocolate just before you start helps it glide through the coating without sticking or tearing.

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