Okay, so this isn’t exactly a “Christmas” candy….but I like it. Any time you pair peanut butter and chocolate together, I’m there in the middle of that. These make great gifts and look wonderful on a Christmas dessert table……if they make it to the table. Sometimes I hide them and just magically find them after the holidays. “Oh well, guess I’ll have to eat these. Bummer.” What is a buckeye anyway? It’s a nut from the buckeye tree. It looks just like this. It’s called this because it resembles, wait for it…………….a buck’s eye. Bet you didn’t see that coming. The buckeye is the state tree of Ohio, but you can enjoy these treats anywhere – and you should. Let’s make ‘em! |
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Chocolate Buckeye Candy
Ingredients
- 1 18 oz jar peanut butter smooth
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lb confectioner's sugar
- 1 lb chocolate candy coating or melted chocolate of any kind
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter and butter until totally combined; smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla; mix well.
- Add powdered sugar a little at a time until dough-like and easy to form into balls. Depending on weather conditions, you may use more or less.
- Roll into balls and place on waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until firm; about 1-2 hours.
- Melt chocolate in microwave or on top of a double boiler until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove balls from fridge and dip bottom half only into the melted chocolate. Return to waxed paper lined sheet to dry.
- When done dipping all, drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops (I use a spoon). Allow to dry completely. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator. ENJOY!
Ted wanted peanut butter balls, but I didnt have any wax for the chocolate. I did have some choc almond bark so I made these instead. So much easier and I think he liked them better.
Great! We like them better than PB Balls.
In the time you melt the chocolate in the microwave you say 15 minute intervals. I think you mean seconds, not minutes. 🙂
Thanks! 🙂 I’ll fix that right now.