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Homemade Buckeyes

This recipe is so good that I double it whenever I make it. Since it is peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate it is almost like candy.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 26 balls

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ c Creamy Peanut Butter Can also use crunchy for more texture
  • 1 stick Butter softened
  • 2 c Confectioners sugar
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt
  • ½ lbs Bittersweet Chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and peanut butter together
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  • Reduce speed to low, slowly add confectioners sugar
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  • Add vanilla, salt; mix together (mixture will be crumbly)
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  • Roll into 1 inch balls, place on the wax paper-lined cookie sheet, and place in freezer 15 minutes
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  • Using a double boiler, melt chocolate until smooth
  • Using a toothpick, lower balls into chocolate until ⅔’s covered
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  • Place back on sheet and chill until firm
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Notes

*Best stored in the refrigerator in air tight container.
Keyword Homemade buckeyes
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