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Classic No-Bake Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Style)

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Make these easy, no-bake peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. This simple recipe creates a creamy center similar to Buckeye candy, perfect for holiday trays or quick desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil (for melting chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Combine the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Roll the peanut butter mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. This step is important for easy dipping.
  4. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening (or coconut oil) together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until completely smooth.
  5. Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter exposed at the top (like a traditional Buckeye). Alternatively, you can fully coat the balls.
  6. Return the dipped balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them for another 15 minutes.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use creamy peanut butter, not natural style peanut butter that separates.
  • If you want a richer chocolate coating, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • These **easy peanut butter balls recipe** store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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