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Easy Buckeyes Recipe (Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls) in White Bowl.
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Easy Buckeyes Recipe (Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls)

Quick and easy buckeyes recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. These no bake chocolate peanut butter balls are soft, creamy and fudgy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 40 Buckeye balls
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add peanut butter, butter and vanilla extract and mix everything until smooth. 
  • Add powdered sugar and optional protein powder gradually and continue mixing. 
  • Freeze this mixture for about 20 minutes so that it's easier to handle. 
  • Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. 
  • Place them on a cookie tray, lined with wax paper and stick a toothpick in the center of each ball. You may need to chill the tray in the freezer for another 10 minutes if the balls have started to become too soft and the toothpick is not sticking securely. 
  • Dip each ball three quarters of the way into a bowl of melted chocolate and place them on a cookie tray, lined with wax paper. 
  • Optional: Dip the ball in chocolate first and then roll them around in a bowl of chopped nuts and then place them on wax paper. 
  • Remove the toothpicks gently and smooth out the hole with your fingers and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Make sure to use unsalted butter.
  • Use creamy, unsweetened peanut butter for best flavor and texture. 
  • Dark, milk, semisweet or even white chocolate can be used for dipping. 
  • Once you remove the toothpick, you will notice a tiny hole. You can leave that as is or use your finger to smooth it out. 
  • The protein powder is optional and can be omitted, if you like. 
  • Read additional tips and variations above.
  • Leftovers should be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg