No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Classic no-bake chocolate peanut butter buckeyes made with creamy peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, butter, and semi-sweet chocolate.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar sifted
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped or chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Instructions
Prepare the baking sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Mix the dough:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and sifted confectioners’ sugar. Mix by hand until the mixture forms a smooth, stiff dough.
Shape the balls:
- Measure approximately 2 teaspoons of dough for each piece. Roll into uniform balls and insert a wooden toothpick into the center of each. Place the shaped dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Chill:
- Refrigerate the tray for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the peanut butter balls to firm.
Melt the chocolate:
- In a heatproof bowl placed over a pan of lightly simmering water, melt the semi-sweet chocolate together with the shortening. Stir occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat once fully melted and glossy.
Dip the buckeyes:
- Remove the chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Using the inserted toothpick, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter exposed at the top to resemble traditional buckeyes. Place back onto the wax paper, chocolate side down.
Finish and chill:
- Once all the pieces are dipped, remove the toothpicks and gently smooth over the holes using clean fingertips if desired. Return the tray to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the confectioners’ sugar and semi-sweet chocolate are certified gluten-free, as some brands may include additives or be produced in facilities that process wheat. Additionally, double-check that the shortening and vanilla extract are gluten-free. The core ingredients—peanut butter, butter, and chocolate—are typically gluten-free, but label verification is essential for individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.