Can I make these ahead of time?

You can make this recipe ahead of time and stop at any step and chill until continuing. The dough mixture can be chilled until ready or you can chill the balls before or after dipping. Just be sure to keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What if my dough is too soft?

If the dough is not firm or won't roll easily into a ball you can add more powdered sugar a little at a time until you get the right consistency.

What is the best way to dip the balls in the chocolate?

I like to use a wooden skewer to help with the dipping. Dip into the chocolate and tap the skewer to encourage excess chocolate to drip off. Then, holding the ball up with the skewer below, slide a fork under the ball with the skewer in between the tines and slide the skewer out then place on the baking tray.u003cbr/u003e

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Balls)

Description

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (also called Buckeyes) are like a homemade Reese’s cup, full of creamy peanut butter with a rich chocolate shell. This no-bake recipe has only 4 ingredients and super easy to make!

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
7 oz container dipping chocolate

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Instructions

Line a plate or baking sheet with wax paper.
In a mixer combine peanut butter and butter on medium speed until fluffy. Add powdered sugar slowly until incorporated. Roll peanut butter mixture into 1″ balls and place on lined baking sheet.
Chill for at least two hours or overnight.
Melt chocolate according to package instructions. Dip the peanut butter balls in chocolate and return to the wax paper.
Chill an additional two hours before packaging or serving.

Notes

Using dipping chocolate makes the process much easier but you can certainly use chocolate chips or almond bark in its place. If using chocolate chips, I recommend heating on a double boiler with an extra tablespoon of butter or vegetable shortening to help them melt smoothly.
The Peanut Butter Balls MUST be chilled before dipping. Don’t skip the chilling step!
For an extra touch feel free to decorate with sprinkles or mini chocolate chips just after dipping before the chocolate hardens. You can also drizzle any extra chocolate over the top after it hardens for a decorative touch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: freezing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chocolate peanut butter ball
Calories: 135
Sugar: 17.4 g
Sodium: 19.3 mg
Fat: 6.7 g
Carbohydrates: 18.7 g
Protein: 1.9 g
Cholesterol: 3.8 mg