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Buckeye Candies


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 30-36 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft peanut-buttery candies dipped in chocolate, resembling Ohio buckeye nuts. A holiday staple and perfect for parties.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening or coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Cream together peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Work in sifted powdered sugar until the mixture holds together.
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls and chill for at least 20 minutes.
  4. Melt chocolate with shortening or coconut oil until smooth.
  5. Dip each ball, leaving a circle of peanut butter at the top.
  6. Set on parchment and chill until chocolate is firm.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly before shaping and dip quickly to avoid melting.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg