Description
Chocolate-dipped peanut butter buckeyes bring sweet nostalgia from Ohio’s beloved confection. Creamy peanut butter centers rolled in rich chocolate create an irresistible treat that connects generations of dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Flavoring and Melting Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons coconut oil (or vegetable shortening)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine butter, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until harmoniously blended. Progressively fold in powdered sugar, creating a compact, moldable consistency.
- Craft uniform spherical portions from the mixture, positioning each delicately onto a parchment-lined tray. Carefully embed a wooden pick into the center of every sphere.
- Transfer the prepared orbs to the freezer, allowing them to chill and solidify for approximately 30 minutes, which enhances their structural integrity.
- Utilize a microwave-safe container to gently liquify chocolate chips with coconut oil, conducting heating in brief intervals. Stir meticulously until achieving a glossy, uniform liquid state.
- Immerse each frozen peanut butter sphere into the molten chocolate, strategically angling to preserve a distinctive bare patch at the summit. Permit excess chocolate to cascade gracefully.
- Return the chocolate-enrobed delicacies to the freezer for an additional 15-minute crystallization period. Tenderly extract the wooden picks, optionally smoothing the puncture points for a pristine appearance.
- Store the completed confections in a chilled environment until ready to serve, ensuring optimal texture and flavor preservation.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly refrigerate the peanut butter mixture before shaping to prevent sticky hands and ensure firmer, easier-to-handle balls.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients Soften butter and peanut butter at room temperature for smoother blending and more consistent texture without lumps.
- Chocolate Coating Technique Tilt the bowl when dipping to create a smooth, even chocolate layer and gently tap off excess chocolate for a professional-looking finish.
- Diet-Friendly Adaptations Swap regular peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies, and use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg