Best 8 Ohio Buckeye Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy Recipes

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Buckeye candy, a classic Ohio confection, is a delectable treat that combines smooth peanut butter filling with a rich chocolate coating, creating a perfect blend of flavors and textures. With its distinctive peanut butter center, resembling the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree, this candy has become an iconic symbol of the state and a beloved treat enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. From its humble origins to its enduring popularity, let's explore the history, variations, and techniques involved in crafting this irresistible delicacy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BUCKEYES I



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This recipe is so good that I double it whenever I make it. Since it is peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate it is almost like candy. Real buckeyes are nuts that grow on trees and are related to the horse chestnut.

Provided by Tammy Winters

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups peanut butter
1 cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar. The dough will look dry. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
  • Press a toothpick into the top of each ball (to be used later as the handle for dipping) and chill in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir frequently until smooth.
  • Dip frozen peanut butter balls in chocolate holding onto the toothpick. Leave a small portion of peanut butter showing at the top to make them look like Buckeyes. Put back on the cookie sheet and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 105.5 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

BEST BUCKEYES (PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CANDIES)



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I make about 30 varieties of cookies and candies during the holidays and these are the most requested. They are fairly easy and delicious. I serve them on a tray in miniature muffin liners. I have tried many different buckeye recipes, but this one, given to me years ago, is the best one I have used. ADDED 12/17/06: Instead of chips and paraffin wax, this year I used chocolate bark coating and it worked really well. You will need about Five - 2 oz. blocks of bark.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 80 Buckeyes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter (softened) or 1/2 cup margarine (softened)
1 lb confectioners' sugar (about 3.5 cups)
1 tablespoon vanilla
12 ounces chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
3 -4 ounces paraffin wax (I use 1/4 of a standard block)
use 1/2 tsp of shortening per oz of chocolate instead paraffin wax

Steps:

  • Cream peanut butter and butter.
  • Add sugar and vanilla and mix well.
  • Form into 1 inch balls and refrigerate.
  • Melt chocolate chips with parafin wax in a double boiler.
  • Dip balls into chocolate with a toothpick about 3/4 of the way covered.
  • Place chocolate side down on waxed paper.
  • Let set at room temperature or refrigerate.

BUCKEYES



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Who doesn't love a confection inspired by nature? In this case, it's a peanut butter truffle dipped in chocolate, which resembles the nut from Ohio's state tree, the buckeye.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield about 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup smooth peanut butter
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment. Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until well combined. Scoop 2-teaspoonful mounds, and roll into balls; arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Microwave the chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe medium bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Stick a toothpick or skewer into the top center of a peanut butter ball. Dip the ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a circle of peanut butter visible on top. Let the excess chocolate drip off, then return the buckeye to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining peanut butter balls and chocolate.
  • Chill the buckeyes until firm, about 30 minutes. Smooth out the hole left by the toothpick with an offset spatula. Serve at room temperature or well chilled. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

BUCKEYES



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Chocolate peanut butter balls have long been a Christmas tradition in many households. Whip up this simple candy recipe with confectioners sugar, peanut butter, vanilla and semisweet chocolate chips. Buckeyes make a great gift, too.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     dessert     kid friendly     sweets

Time 45m

Yield 48 1-inch balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons at room temperature butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a handheld mixer, beat together the sugar, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla at medium speed. The dough should end up slightly crumbly. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and stick a toothpick into each ball. Place in the freezer and chill for 1 hour.
  • 3. In the top of a double boiler, or in a bowl snugly on top of a pan with a few inches of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Holding a ball by the toothpick and placing a fork under the ball to stabilize it, dip it into the hot chocolate, leaving a small hole of the peanut butter dough showing at the top of the ball as the "buckeye." Let the excess chocolate drip back into the pot. Return the buckeye to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining balls.
  • 4. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

BUCKEYES



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Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy). Honey nut peanut butter balls dipped in semi-sweet chocolate. A delicious candy for any time of the year!

Provided by SugarSpicesLife

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups honey roast peanut butter
1 cup salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces powdered sugar
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
2 tbsp shortening

Steps:

  • Add peanut butter and butter to a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar until well combined.
  • Form peanut butter into tablespoon sized balls. Place on baking sheet and place sheet in freezer for at least 20 minutes.
  • Place parchment or wax paper on a surface near stove.
  • In a double boiler over medium-high heat, melt chocolate and shortening. Stir until smooth.
  • Use toothpick to dip peanut butter balls in chocolate. Transfer dipped balls to parchment paper to dry. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before moving.

BUCKEYE BALLS II



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These are chocolate-covered balls of peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.

Provided by Allison O'Brien

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     American Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate.
  • Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.
  • Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 81.2 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

OHIO BUCKEYE PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE CANDY



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I simply cannot get enough of chocolate and peanut butter.. If the only foods left on earth were chocolate & peanut butter, I could survive! These little balls of bliss may be somewhat labor intensive, but us Ohioans go gaga over these. Time includes prep and refrigeration time.

Provided by ARathkamp

Categories     Candy

Time 5h

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (I always use Jiff)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use only pure, not imitation)
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (or 1 butter flavored shortening stick)
toothpick
wax paper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, inserting 1 toothpick in top center.
  • Refrigerate balls for at least 2 hours.
  • Over low heat, melt shortening with chocolate chips until smooth.
  • Dip each peanut butter ball into chocolate leaving small uncoated top area (resembling a buckeye).
  • Cool on wax paper and refrigerate (or freeze) for additional 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2234.2, Fat 201.1, SaturatedFat 66.9, Cholesterol 126.9, Sodium 1232.3, Carbohydrate 80.7, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 58.5, Protein 50.7

GIANT PEANUT BUTTER DARK CHOCOLATE SEA SALT BUCKEYES



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 24 buckeyes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup white chocolate chips
2 3/4 cups smooth peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
2 cups dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, or more as needed
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt or pink Himalayan salt

Steps:

  • Melt the white chocolate chips in a medium glass heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water on medium-low heat. Stir until melted. Remove from the heat but keep the bowl over the warm water. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the peanut butter, butter and vanilla extract. Mix together until smooth. Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until incorporated. Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the melted white chocolate and beat on medium until smooth, about a minute. Place the bowl in the freezer until the mixture is firm enough to form a ball, about 30 minutes.
  • Using a small scoop or spoon, roll the peanut butter mixture into about the size of a golf ball. Set on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture. Freeze until firm, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer and roll the scoops into smooth balls. Plunge lollipop sticks or short, thick skewers into the centers of the balls. Freeze for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt the dark chocolate in a medium glass heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water on medium-low heat. Stir until melted. Sprinkle in the espresso powder and stir. Taste the chocolate; if you want more coffee flavor, add more espresso powder 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Keep the bowl over the pot of hot water to keep it hot while dipping.
  • Holding the balls by the skewers, dip the balls only three-quarters of the way into the melted dark chocolate, leaving a quarter inch of exposed peanut butter at the top (this way, it looks like a real buckeye). Let the excess chocolate drip off, then quickly sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt or pink salt right on top. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 1 hour. Remove the skewers from the buckeyes. Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.

Tips:

1. Use high-quality peanut butter: The better the peanut butter, the better the buckeyes will be. Choose a peanut butter that is creamy and has a deep, rich flavor. 2. Don't overmix the peanut butter mixture: Overmixing will make the buckeyes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. 3. Chill the peanut butter mixture before forming the buckeyes: This will help the buckeyes hold their shape. 4. Use a small cookie scoop to form the buckeyes: This will help you get uniform-sized buckeyes. 5. Roll the buckeyes in powdered sugar: This will help give them a nice, even coating. 6. Let the buckeyes set in the refrigerator before dipping them in chocolate: This will help the chocolate set more evenly. 7. Use a double boiler or a microwave to melt the chocolate: This will help prevent the chocolate from burning. 8. Dip the buckeyes in the chocolate: Use a spoon to carefully lower each buckeye into the melted chocolate. 9. Place the buckeyes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet: Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the buckeyes on the baking sheet. 10. Refrigerate the buckeyes until the chocolate is set: This will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Conclusion:

Buckeyes are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of buckeyes that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give buckeyes a try!

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