Easy Buckeye Recipe
Buckeyes are a favorite recipe - creamy Peanut Butter Balls dipped in chocolate.
Foto: Spend With Pennies — Holly Nilsson
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter (not all natural)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening (or coconut oil)
Steps
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In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and vanilla with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated after each addition. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Chill the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes.
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Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a small bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving in 30-second increments just until melted.
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Place a toothpick into the peanut butter center of each ball and dip in chocolate leaving a little bit of the peanut butter peeking out the top.
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Place on the same parchment lined pan and chill in the refrigerator until set.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| creamy peanut butter | 1.5 cups | - | - |
| unsalted butter | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| vanilla extract | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| powdered sugar | 4 cups | $0.50/100g | $2.00 |
| semi-sweet chocolate chips | 3 cups | - | - |
| shortening | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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