Homemade Peanut butter balls aka Buckeye Balls

🥜 Homemade Peanut Butter (Buckeye) Balls

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3–4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness/consistency)

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 2 tsp vegetable oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)

Instructions

1. Make the peanut butter mixture

   • In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.

   • Gradually stir in powdered sugar until mixture is firm enough to roll into balls.

2. Shape the balls

   • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.

   • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

   • Chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes until firm.

3. Melt the chocolate

   • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.

   • Add vegetable oil for a smoother coating if desired.

4. Dip the balls

   • Using a fork or toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter showing at the top (classic Buckeye look).

   • Return to parchment paper to set.

5. Chill

   • Refrigerate 1–2 hours until chocolate is firm.

🌟 Tips

• For a sweeter chocolate coating, use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet.

• Add a pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture to enhance flavor.

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

If you want, I can also give a mini version, keto peanut butter balls, or microwave “fast-buckeye” shortcut version that’s done in 15 minutes.