This peanut butter buckeyes recipe brings familiar ingredients together in a straightforward home-kitchen method. Read the ingredient list before starting, prepare the equipment in advance and follow the temperature and chilling guidance where relevant.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cups (390 g) smooth peanut butter ((not "natural"))
  • ½ Cup (115 g / 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ Teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 ½ Cups (400 g) powdered sugar
  • 3 Cups (525 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar until a firm, shapeable mixture forms.
  2. Roll into small balls, place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Melt chocolate gently in short microwave bursts or over barely simmering water, stirring often.
  4. Using a toothpick, dip each chilled ball into chocolate, leaving a small circle of filling visible. Set on parchment and chill until the coating sets.

Recipe details

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 0 min · Yield: 30 balls

Editorial note: This recipe has been reconstructed from an archive and has not been independently kitchen-tested.