Creamy Peanut Butter Buckeyes
These creamy peanut butter buckeyes dipped in chocolate are a quick and easy homemade treat featuring a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese center coated in silky semi-sweet chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter (unsweetened if possible)
- 4 oz (115 g) softened full-fat cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil or coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and softened cream cheese. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix slowly at first, then increase speed until fully incorporated and dough is thick but smooth.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or a small cookie scoop. Place evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill dough for 10 minutes beforehand if desired.
- Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate chips with oil in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
- Insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball and dip about three-quarters into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible at the top. Let excess chocolate drip off and place back on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate dipped buckeyes for about 1 hour until chocolate is firm. Alternatively, freeze for 15 minutes for quicker setting but avoid freezing too long.
Notes
Chill peanut butter balls before dipping to prevent falling apart. Add oil to chocolate for smooth, shiny coating. Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent seizing. Store buckeyes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months. Let sit at room temperature 5-10 minutes before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye (about 1-i
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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