Fudgy peanut butter balls are covered in semi-sweet chocolate creating the most iconic flavor duo. This is a dessert that everyone enjoys, so they are great to make and share with friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers.
Growing up in the Midwest, these are classic for me. If you like peanut butter & chocolate together- these are for you. They will stay fresh for at least 3 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge and can also be frozen.
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Ingredients
• creamy peanut butter
• vegan butter
• powdered sugar
• vanilla
• chocolate chips or chocolate bar
See the recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions
- Chocolate – This recipe works well with any kind of chocolate. I’ve used vegan milk chocolate, semi-sweet chips, and dark chocolate bars all with success.
- Peanut butter – Try smooth cashew butter if you want a peanut-free version!
Storage
Store the finished buckeyes in the fridge in an airtight container for 1 week (or more).
To store in the freezer, wrap very well in plastic wrap and put in an airtight container. This will keep the buckeyes fresh as well as keep them from being smooshed in the freezer! I’ve stored them for up to 4 weeks in the freezer without any problems!
Top tip
Don’t overheat your chocolate. When you are melting the chocolate be sure to stir really well between each increment in the microwave to help encourage the chocolate to melt.
Vegan Buckeyes
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cups vegan butter softened at room temp
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl combine peanut butter, butter, and vanilla with a mixer.
- Sift powdered sugar into peanut butter mixture, 1 cup at a time. Mixing between each cup of powdered sugar. Switch to using your hands if dough gets too stiff.
- Using a tablespoon or mini ice cream scoop scoop out balls of peanut butter filling. Roll into a ball and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place a toothpick in the top of each ball. Once all balls are rolled, place in freezer to chill for another 1-3 hours.
- Once peanut butter balls are done chilling you can prepare to dip!
- Place chocolate in a cup (if your cup is too big it will make dipping more challenging)
- Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring well between each increment. Repeat this until the chocolate is around 75% melted. Then stir well to get the rest of the chocolate to melt. Don’t over-heat your chocolate!.
- Holding on to the toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate. Leave the top un-dipped to create the classic buckeye look.
- Place on parchment to set & remove all toothpicks. I like to gently smooth over the hole created by the toothpick.
- Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes and then the rest of the way in the fridge.