Description

Peanut Butter Buckeyes are a classic no-bake sweet treat featuring creamy peanut butter and butter mixed with confectioners sugar, shaped into bite-sized balls and dipped in rich melted chocolate almond bark. These festive candies are perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a nostalgic, peanut buttery chocolate delight.

Ingredients

Scale

Peanut Butter Mixture

1 cup creamy peanut butter
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 ½ cups confectioners sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

½ pound chocolate almond bark

Instructions

Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent the buckeyes from sticking during the chilling process.
Make Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, melted unsalted butter, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined but crumbly in texture.
Form Peanut Butter Balls: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the peanut butter mixture and roll each portion into a smooth ball using your hands. Arrange the balls on the prepared parchment-lined cookie sheet. Chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
Melt Chocolate Almond Bark: Place the chocolate almond bark in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each until completely melted and smooth.
Dip Buckeyes into Chocolate: Insert a toothpick into the top of each chilled peanut butter ball. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle at the top exposed to resemble a buckeye nut. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the dipped buckets back onto the parchment paper. Optionally, smooth over the hole left by the toothpick with your finger.
Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate coating to fully set at room temperature or chill briefly before serving or storing the buckeyes.

Notes

You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter but consider adjusting the sweetness slightly.
Keep the buckeyes refrigerated if you are not serving them immediately to keep them firm.
For a decorative touch, sprinkle with chopped peanuts or flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
Use almond bark for easy melting and smooth coating; alternatively, use good quality melting chocolate or chocolate chips with a tablespoon of shortening.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: peanut butter buckeyes, no bake dessert, chocolate peanut butter balls, holiday treats, easy candies