PEANUT BUTTER BUCKEYES

PEANUT BUTTER BUCKEYES

An easy Peanut Butter Buckeyes recipe. While popular in Ohio, The Buckeye State, anyone can get excited about peanut butter balls dipped in melted chocolate! 

Named for their uncanny resemblance to a Buckeye nut, these Peanut Butter Buckeyes are the sweet of choice for many Ohio State fans during football season.

However, even a devoted Badgers fan such as myself can enjoy a taste Ohio-themed treat now and again! Especially when the matter at hand involves peanut butter and chocolate.

An easy Peanut Butter Buckeyes recipe. While popular in Ohio, The Buckeye State, anyone can get excited about peanut butter balls dipped in melted chocolate! 

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (4 ounces)
• 2 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 4 tablespoons butter softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar (12 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (12 ounces)

Instructions

1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. In a small bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips at 50 percent power until melted, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Let stand for 5 minutes. 
2. In a stand up mixer fitted with the paddle, beat peanut butter, the melted white chocolate, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt on medium speed, just until combined, about 1 minute. Roll the dough into 1 1/4 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes. 
3. In a medium bowl, microwave the semisweet chocolate chips at 50 percent power until melted, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Using a toothpick, dip chilled dough balls into the melted chocolate, leaving the top quarter uncovered. Return the balls to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 1 hour. Serve.

Recipe Notes

Buckeyes may be refrigerated for up to one week, or frozen for up to one month.

Adapted from Cook's Country Eats Local.

Recipe Source:culinaryhill.com