Desserts

Buckeyes

Peanut butter fudge balls partly dipped in chocolate to look like the nut of the buckeye tree.

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
30
Level
Easy
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Buckeyes
Photo: sheri silver on Unsplash

Buckeyes are a popular treat in Ohio. A little of the peanut butter is left showing.

Chill them well before dipping.

Buckeyes

35 min total · approx. 140 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Servings 30

Method

  1. Beat the peanut butter, butter, icing sugar and vanilla into a dough.
  2. Roll into 30 small balls and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Melt the chocolate.
  4. Dip each ball on a cocktail stick, leaving the top uncovered. Chill until set.
Cook's noteThey keep in the fridge for a week.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.