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June 23, 2017 · 79 Comments

Buckeyes Candies

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Buckeye Candies. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is known to make a chocoholic yell uncle! Adding these to your dessert table won't disappoint
Buckeye Candies. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is known to make a chocoholic yell uncle! Adding these to your dessert table won't disappoint

Buckeyes Candies

Have a peanut butter lover in your house or family?

You may think this recipe will feed an army, but in reality it won’t last more than 2-3 days.

These babies are great for taking to a dinner party, bake sale, or just when you have company over to play cards.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 16 ounce 4, 16 ounce jars peanut butter
  • 16 Ounces 3.5, 16 ounce packages confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 12 Ounce 3, 12 ounce packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • Blend together the peanut butter, sugar and melted butter. Allow to chill in refrigerator.
  • Roll into 1 inch round balls and return to refrigerator.
  • In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate and shortening. Whisk together until smooth.
  • With a toothpick inserted in the balls, dip them into the chocolate so they look like buckeyes. Place on waxed paper and allow to set in refrigerator.

NOTES:

This recipe can easily be cut in half. Enjoy!!

We frequently make a batch or two of these Buckeye Candies and add them to our Christmas cookie tins.

Buckeyes are technically not a cookie but they scream to be included in your Cookie List!

The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is known to make a chocoholic yell uncle!

You can easily sit down and eat a dozen or two of these candies before you know it. They melt in your mouth!

In order to have enough of the candies to be put in the tins I needed to figure out how to package them quickly in baggies. I put a ribbon on the bags so I could tell if they had been opened.

Then I realized I wasn;t as smart as I thought.

Some of the bags had gone missing!

So now we sit at the table and keep an eye on each other.

Making the tins while everyone was at work or school was very difficult.

There was no one left to keep an eye on me!!

So, now I make an even bigger batch and put together tins for each family member first.

It seems to work as I am able to fill all the tins on my list.

Even trying to hide a batch for when the adults come to gather is difficult.

Adding these to your dessert table won’t disappoint.

Have you ever witnessed a peanut butter chocolate dessert go untouched? Well these won’t get ignored either.

In my home they are pilfered even as they are hardening! So be sure to have plenty around.

Enjoy while you can!

Buckeye Candies. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is known to make a chocoholic yell uncle! Adding these to your dessert table won't disappoint

Buckeyes Candies

These babies are great for taking to a dinner party, bake sale, or just when you have company over to play cards. They melt in your mouth!
4.89 from 17 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, peanut butter
Method: Double Boiler
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 45 minutes
Adjust Servings: 144
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce 4, 16 ounce jars peanut butter
  • 16 Ounces 3.5, 16 ounce packages confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 12 Ounce 3, 12 ounce packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Instructions

  • Blend together the peanut butter, sugar and melted butter. Allow to chill in refrigerator.
  • Roll into 1 inch round balls and return to refrigerator.
  • In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate and shortening. Whisk together until smooth.
  • With a toothpick inserted in the balls, dip them into the chocolate so they look like buckeyes. Place on waxed paper and allow to set in refrigerator.

Notes

This recipe can easily be cut in half. Enjoy!!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 100kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 35mg (1%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blanklisa lombardo says

    December 30, 2019 at 1:25 PM

    I love buckeyes! Thank you for sharing on Farm Fresh Tuesdays! I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to over the last couple of weeks!
    Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 30, 2019 at 3:12 PM

      Even though buckeyes are as common as sugar cookies I still have to have them on hand! Thank you for your hospitality this year and I look forward to 2020!

      Reply
  2. blankMiz Helen says

    December 23, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    Your Buckeyes Candies look fantastic! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 24, 2019 at 1:43 PM

      Thank you MizHelen! I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  3. blankChas Greener says

    December 18, 2019 at 5:53 PM

    These sound just wonderful and my family would love them… I keep adding things from your recipes from us to try. Pinned

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 18, 2019 at 6:42 PM

      If they like peanut butter then these will fly off the plate. Thanks for the pin. Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday!

      Reply
  4. blankJohanna Chick says

    December 17, 2019 at 4:56 AM

    Buckeyes have always been a favorite of mine! I can’t eat gluten so cookies and desserts at Christmas time have always been a little tricky. But these are so effortlessly gluten free and everyone loves them! I’ll be mixing up a batch this week for sure.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 17, 2019 at 6:44 PM

      I am so glad you can enjoy these buckeyes Johanna. We just found my granddaughter is gluten and folic intolerant. I feel so bad for her as we and her friends figure out what she can eat. Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday!

      Reply
  5. blankGina Mitchell says

    December 16, 2019 at 5:04 PM

    I love your recipe. These are a family favorite.
    I found you through the Inspire Me Monday Link Party. I pinned your recipe to my Cookie board!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 16, 2019 at 6:59 PM

      Thank you Gina for the visit. And for the Pin! I am tickled you like these cadies. Around here, everyone makes them for their cookie tray! Enjoy this busy week!

      Reply
  6. blankClearissa Coward says

    December 12, 2019 at 10:04 PM

    I am the peanut butter lover in our house so these are for me. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 12, 2019 at 10:10 PM

      These buckeyes are oldies but goodies and they show up on many tables. I am glad you love them too Clearissa. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  7. blankTeresa says

    July 12, 2017 at 9:54 PM

    I’ve never made buckeyes, but your recipe certainly seems easy enough and very, very delicious! Thanks for sharing at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty! I’ve shared on social media.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 13, 2017 at 1:07 PM

      Thank you for the shares! Do something special for yourself today and enjoy your week!

      Reply
  8. blankCarol ("Mimi") says

    July 10, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    These buckeye candies look like the would taste delightful! Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’m sharing your link on social media.
    Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 10, 2017 at 4:38 PM

      This is one of my favorite candies. Glad you like them. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. blankLina says

    July 4, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    Sounds delicious! You’re one of my features today at Sew It Cook It Craft It.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 4, 2017 at 1:34 PM

      Thank you so much Lina! I am glad you liked this recipe and will visit soon. Have a great week.

      Reply
  10. blankAmber Harrop says

    July 4, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    I love peanut butter and these look great Marilyn

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 4, 2017 at 1:27 PM

      Thank you Amber. Have a great week.

      Reply
  11. blankClearissa Coward says

    July 3, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    I have never made candy. These look incredible. Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 4, 2017 at 1:27 PM

      They are as easy as cookies! Thanks Clearissa. Have a great week.

      Reply
  12. blankSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says

    July 2, 2017 at 8:40 PM

    thanks for joining us at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty, Marilyn. Always great to have you along.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 3, 2017 at 11:04 AM

      Always fun to party Sue. Have a great week!

      Reply
  13. blankHil says

    July 2, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    Yummy! Interesting idea for a candy.

    Thanks so much for sharing at #bloggerspotlight

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 3, 2017 at 11:03 AM

      Thank you Hil. I love to make candy at holiday time. This is a good one. Have a great week!

      Reply
  14. blankDonna says

    July 2, 2017 at 1:16 AM

    I wholeheartedly agree–you can never go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! Thanks for sharing this #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty .

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 2, 2017 at 10:59 AM

      Thanks Donna! Have a good holiday.

      Reply
  15. blankLori Hill-Smith says

    July 2, 2017 at 12:07 AM

    Oh how delicious! ‪Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!‬

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 2, 2017 at 10:58 AM

      You are welcome! Have a good holiday.

      Reply
  16. blankLeanna says

    July 1, 2017 at 11:47 PM

    This is such a large recipe and everyone loves peanut butter and chocolate together. I bet they freeze well too. They look really delish. Yum

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 2, 2017 at 10:58 AM

      They freeze great! Just don’t keep them longer than 3 months because the chocolatre will turn . Have a good holiday.

      Reply
  17. blankGrammy Dee from Grammy's Grid says

    July 1, 2017 at 11:15 PM

    Can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate 🙂 Thank you Marilyn for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 2, 2017 at 10:56 AM

      You are welcome! Have a good holiday.

      Reply
  18. blankSandy KS says

    June 30, 2017 at 4:14 PM

    I love making Buckeyes. I do this every Christmas and New years. I use the smallest ice cream scoop. That I use to make cookies with to make the balls. Yes, they are a little bigger. But it saves time and doesn’t make my wrists hurt. My family loves them.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 30, 2017 at 7:45 PM

      I use a veggie scoop. But when then dough starts to stick, I usually just use my fingers. Don’t tell on me! ?

      Reply
  19. blankAmy says

    June 30, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Yummy! These are some of my favorites. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 30, 2017 at 3:30 PM

      Thank you Amy. This recipe is large but easily cut in half. Enjoy to your hearts content! Have a great week.

      Reply
  20. blankMiz Helen says

    June 30, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing your awesome Buckeyes with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your 4th!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 30, 2017 at 12:09 PM

      Thank you Miz Helen for stopping by. Have a lovely day!

      Reply
  21. blankJulie S Pit Stop Crew says

    June 30, 2017 at 5:57 AM

    These look yummy, thanks for sharing at the pit stop! 🙂

    Pit Stop Crew

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 30, 2017 at 12:09 PM

      Thank you Julie! Have a lovely day!

      Reply
  22. blankLeslie says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:29 PM

    Buckeyes are one of my favorite holiday treats. And I thought my single jar recipe was a large batch. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 30, 2017 at 12:08 PM

      I cut it down for every occasion but Christmas. ? Have a lovely day!

      Reply
  23. blankDebbie Kitterman says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:14 AM

    Oh Marilyn – You just made my year! I just had one .. ok maybe 2 (that’s all I bought I was being good. LOL ) of these when I was visiting South Carolina earlier this month and YUM! So quick question – can you cut the recipe in 1/2 to make a smaller batch? Thanks for linking up to #TuneInThursday today. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 29, 2017 at 1:58 PM

      You sure can! When I am not making them as gifts I cut it in half or quarters! Enjoy. Enjoy the day.

      Reply
  24. blankLexie says

    June 28, 2017 at 3:57 PM

    My mom used to make treats like this at Christmas! They had gram cracker crumbs and were completely covered in chocolate. I should probably try making them myself. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:41 PM

      I love the stories that are told of childhood memories. In my own home we cherish our traiditions of food and family. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week!

      Reply
  25. blankKathryn Griffin says

    June 28, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    This is one of our favorites as a family; being obsessed with peanut butter! Thank you for sharing it at Make it Pretty Monday! Hope you’re having a lovely week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 28, 2017 at 1:09 PM

      I can still remember my first peanut butter experience. It hooked me for life! Thx and enjoy your day!

      Reply
  26. blankCassie Smallwood says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    These look amazing! My mom used to make something like this when I was a kid and I loved them.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 28, 2017 at 1:05 PM

      We had them at Christmas. I need to make them again soon! Thx and enjoy your day!

      Reply
  27. blankPatrick Weseman says

    June 27, 2017 at 3:44 PM

    Looks so yummy.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 27, 2017 at 7:18 PM

      Thanks Patrick!!

      Reply
  28. blankAt Rivercrest Cottage says

    June 26, 2017 at 9:34 PM

    Gotta love any recipe that starts with four large jars of peanut butter!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:45 PM

      I know. A bit excessive?? I think not!! Peanut butter and chocolate are my life. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  29. blankRoseann M Hampton says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    I have a good friend that would love these. Pinning to make for her!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:31 PM

      What a great gesture Roseann. I know she will love it, and the candies!! Have a great week.

      Reply
  30. blankLaurie says

    June 26, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    Marilyn, These look so good! The kids love the Buckeye cookies, I have no doubt they would go wild for these too! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 26, 2017 at 4:23 PM

      They would love them. Easy to pop in a pocket! LOL. My boys used to. Have a good day!

      Reply
  31. blankCathy Lawdanski says

    June 26, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    Yes, I could finish the whole batch in a day, myself! They are addicting. Haven’t made them in years. Pinning!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 26, 2017 at 4:23 PM

      Thanks for the pin Cathy! I agree they are my favorite candy! Have a good day!

      Reply
  32. blankCharlotte says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    Buckeyes are yummy!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 26, 2017 at 12:54 PM

      They sure are! Time to make a half batch!! Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  33. blankPatricia Krank says

    June 26, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    Visiting from Strangers and Pilgrims today and saw this recipe. I just had one of these candies a couple of weeks ago for the first time. YUM! I’m so glad to have the recipe now.
    Thank you and blessings to you,
    Patti

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 26, 2017 at 10:58 AM

      Thank you Patti! I am so glad you found my recipe. It seems to make a lot but I am sure you found it won’t go as far as you planned! Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  34. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    June 25, 2017 at 10:51 PM

    Buckeyes – yeah!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 26, 2017 at 10:57 AM

      I just love when I come across this recipe! Makes me so hungry. Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  35. blankCheryl says

    June 25, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    Yum! I’m the chocolate peanut butter lover around here and those look so good! It makes a lot. I think I’ll have to wait to make this one for a potluck. Do you know how they freeze and then thaw out? I’d imagine pretty good.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 25, 2017 at 9:36 PM

      These freeze very well Cheryl. And I warn you, it does make a huge lot. But it is easy to devour 6-10 in a sitting! I have to package them in lots of 5!! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  36. blankThe Bearded Hiker says

    June 24, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    These are really calling to me right now!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 24, 2017 at 1:28 PM

      So funny to login today and see a comment from you. Last night I dreamt you came on to say you had shaved your beard but still hiking! How funny the mind works. Enjoy your day.

      Reply
  37. blankGentle Joy Homemaker says

    June 24, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    That is a HUGE recipe! Wow… and yes, they would go fast here, but that’s a lot of sugar for my family (they would LOVE it. These sound great though and I think I would have to make them when I am also taking them somewhere. 🙂 Then we would have plenty.. and could also share them. I have never made these and like the idea.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 20, 2019 at 2:50 PM

      The buckeyes truly fit both the idea of taking to a gathering as well as having an easy to treat in your home. I hope you get to sample them! Enjoy this Christmas season and holiday!!

      Reply
  38. blankBarbara says

    June 23, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    It makes a lot. I can’t get enough peanut butter, so I pinned the recipe.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 23, 2017 at 3:26 PM

      Thanks Barbara. You would be surprised how fast this will go! Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  39. blankMarilyn's Treats says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Thanks Joyce. do you recognize them? 🙂

    Reply
    • blanksuzan white says

      December 20, 2019 at 7:04 AM

      My grand daughter just asked to make them this Christmas so we will trylook good thanks for sharing
      Sue

      Reply
      • blankMarilyn says

        December 20, 2019 at 2:53 PM

        I know you will enjoy these buckeyes! Let me know how it goes. Enjoy this Christmas season and holiday!!

        Reply

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