Buckeyes - Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Buckeye's are the perfect no-bake holiday treat! Creamy peanut butter filling with a dark chocolate coating! Easy to make, and naturally gluten-free!
Servings 24 people
Calories 209kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, refined
Instructions
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add in the powdered sugar, continuing to mix until while combined, scraping down the bowl.
- Take one tablespoon of dough (around 20 grams) roll the dough into a ball, and place the ball onto the lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used, then place the places of dough into the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
- After 30 minutes remove the buckeyes from the freezer.
- In a medium-sized microwavable bowl, add the chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted.
- Place a toothpick in the center of each ball, and dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate. Don't forget to achieve that signature buckeye look, leave a bit of the peanut butter exposed.
- Return the buckeyes to the freezer to harden the chocolate for another 30 minutes.
- Store the buckeyes in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks in the freezer or refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg