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    Home » Dessert » Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls Recipe

    Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls Recipe

    Published: Dec 10, 2020 · Modified: Jun 14, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Buckeye Balls are a delicious no-bake dessert that require only a few ingredients. This winning combination of peanut butter and chocolate is irresistible.

    pile of peanut butter buckeye balls

    Original post: December 2018 | Updated: December 2020

    I love how easy Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls are to throw together. I also love that they can easily be dressed up with sprinkles and different types of chocolate. Buckeyes are a delicious finger food treat involving peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate or almond bark.

    I always bring a huge batch of these to Christmas gatherings and they are a hit with adults and kids alike. Buckeye Balls are a classic dessert bite that everyone loves!

    If you’re digging the peanut butter flavored desserts, check out these classic peanut butter kiss cookies or a this pan of peanut butter cup crack brownies.

    buckeye balls with sprinkles

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    Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls are easy and no-bake treats perfect for cookie exchanges!

    HOW TO MAKE NO-BAKE BUCKEYE BALLS

    Everyone loves buckeye balls so make a big batch and share!

    STEP 1

    Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.

    In a large bowl, combine the confectioners sugar, butter and creamy peanut butter. Mix until combined. Using your hands, roll into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.

    STEP 2

    Place the chopped almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and heat in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until creamy and free of lumps.

    STEP 3

    Stab a toothpick into the center of each peanut butter ball and dunk it 2/3 of the way into the melted almond bark. Roll in sprinkles, if desired, and drop back onto the baking sheet; remove the toothpick.

    Smooth the toothpick hole using your finger.

    Place back in the fridge until ready to serve!

    RECIPE NOTES

    • If the peanut butter mixture is too dry to roll into balls, add 2 tablespoons of softened butter at a time until the mixture is malleable.

    • Keep these refrigerated right up until you are ready to serve them. Leaving them at room temperature will make them soft, and they are best (and less messy) when firm and chilled.

    • Go crazy with sprinkles if you’d like, but they are delicious naked, too!

    • For fun, roll enough balls to create a buckeye tree. It’ll look fun and festive!

    hand holding a buckeye ball with a bite taken out of it

    HOW LONG DO PEANUT BUTTER BALLS LAST

    Store peanut butter buckeye balls in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months.

    USING CHOCOLATE VS ALMOND BARK

    You can definitely use melted chocolate instead of almond bark for this recipe. Dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips would work great! I personally love how firm almond bark gets after it hardens, making for a less messy finger food.

    WHAT IS A BUCKEYE

    This candy was named after a nut from the tree of an Ohio Buckeye, or Aesculus glabra. The nut had a dark chocolate colored exterior with a small tan patch that showed through. So the candy resembles this and that’s how it got its name.

    tray holding buckeye balls with sprinkles ready to serve

    GREAT DESSERTS AND TREATS FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES

    • Peanut butter jelly cookies are a dream come true! America’s favorite sandwich is transformed into a cookie that’ll make any kid squeal with delight.
    • Oozing with cheese and packed with a variety of olives, this Cheesy Olive Bread is a great snack, side or appetizer!
    • Sugared Pecans are a tasty little snack. Yummy spices, butter and sugars create an easy treat! Perfect for gift-giving, too!
    • Turn Antipasto Salad into a delicious finger food! Add pieces of Italian meat or cheese can be threaded onto the skewers for a tasty snack. Antipasto Skewers are easy to prepare and they’re great as an appetizer or party food.
    • Oreo Balls are an easy no-bake dessert requiring only three ingredients! This easy dessert is great for the holidays or any time of year. Decorate with colored sprinkles to be festive and match the occasion.
    • Butterfinger Bites – Make Butterfinger Candy Bars in your own kitchen! And with only THREE ingredients! These are great for parties of any kind.

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    Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls

    Buckeye Balls are a delicious no-bake dessert that require only a few ingredients. This winning combination of peanut butter and chocolate is irresistible.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 44
    Calories: 201kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • 3/4 cup salted butter softened
    • 2 cups peanut butter creamy
    • 2 cups almond bark chocolate flavored, chopped
    • Sprinkles for decoration, optional

    Instructions

    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, butter and peanut butter. Mix until combined. Using your hands, roll into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    • Place the chopped almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until creamy and free of lumps.
    • Stab a toothpick into the center of each peanut butter ball and dunk it 2/3 of the way into the melted almond bark. Roll in sprinkles, if desired, and drop back onto the baking sheet; remove the toothpick. Smooth the toothpick hole using your finger. Place back in the fridge until ready to serve!

    Notes

    If the peanut butter mixture is too dry to roll into balls, add 2 tablespoons of softened butter at a time until the mixture is malleable.
    Keep these refrigerated right up until you are ready to serve them. Leaving them at room temperature will make them soft, and they are best (and less messy) when firm and chilled.
    Go crazy with sprinkles if you’d like, but they are delicious naked, too!
    For fun, roll enough balls to create a buckeye tree. It’ll look fun and festive!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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