Easy Dark Chocolate Buckeyes Candy
The best buckeye candy recipe, period. These chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls are like homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, but better with dark chocolate and sea salt.
Servings: 16 to 20 balls (depending on size)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon peanut butter (not natural)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces (a little less will do) dark chocolate, chopped. Do not use chocolate chips.
- flaky sea salt, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the powdered sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until combined. I use my electric mixer with the paddle attachment, starting on low until crumbles form, then on medium until the mixture becomes more cohesive.
- Scoop the peanut butter mixture into balls. Chill fully, covered, for about 1 hour, or overnight.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments. PRO TIP #1: Do not get any water in your chocolate. Water is chocolate kryptonite and will make the chocolate seize up.PRO TIP #2: If using the microwave, melt the chocolate in 30-second increments until it is about halfway melted, then at 10-second increments, stirring, until fully melted. Chocolate can burn, so err on the side of checking and stirring often.
- Skewer the peanut butter balls and dip in the chocolate to coat 3/4 high. Place on a cooling rack. If desired, sprinkle the chocolate with a touch of flaky sea salt before it sets up.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Will keep, covered, for several days.
Notes
Buckeye candies are such a fun no-bake dessert project. They're great for homemade Halloween treats, and are a lovely edible gift or treat at the holidays, too.
Buckeyes will keep for several days at cool room temperature, in an airtight container.
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
