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Delicious Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls

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Easy homemade holiday treats featuring a creamy peanut butter center wrapped in silky chocolate, perfect for cozy gatherings and festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter and ½ cup softened unsalted butter. Beat until smooth and well blended, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt.
  3. Gradually add 3 cups sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed or folding gently until mixture is thick and dough-like. Add a teaspoon of milk or cream if too crumbly.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough.
  5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) of the chilled mixture and roll into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Yield is about 40-45 balls.
  6. Melt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon vegetable or coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl until smooth and glossy.
  7. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible at the top. Let excess chocolate drip off and place back on parchment paper.
  8. Refrigerate the coated balls for at least 1 hour until the chocolate is firm.

Notes

Use softened butter for smooth blending. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Chill mixture properly to make shaping easier. Melt chocolate gently to avoid seizing. Leave a small circle of peanut butter uncoated for the classic buckeye look. Adding a teaspoon of corn syrup to melted chocolate can create a shinier coating. The balls can be made a day ahead for easier handling and better flavor.

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