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Classic Buckeyes
Traditional dish · American
The quintessential Buckeye candy, featuring a rich peanut butter fudge center dipped in smooth chocolate, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter visible, resembling the eye of a buckeye nut.
Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter2 cups
- Unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup
- Powdered sugar3 1/2 cups
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips2 cups
- Shortening2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- 2
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined and a firm dough forms. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 3
Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 4
Chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- 5
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- 6
Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, using a toothpick to coat about two-thirds of the ball. Leave the top portion of the peanut butter exposed.
- 7
Place the dipped buckeyes back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 8
Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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