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These buckeye candies take me right back to my grandmother's kitchen. The smooth peanut butter center wrapped in rich chocolate creates pure magic in every bite. After years of making these sweet treats I've perfected her recipe to share with my own family.
Pure Comfort Candy
The beauty of buckeyes lies in their simplicity just a few ingredients transform into something incredible. That perfect blend of sweet and salty with my special touch makes these impossible to resist. Everyone who tries them begs for the recipe.
What You Need
- Creamy peanut butter skip natural style too oily
- Sweet cream butter perfectly softened
- Dark brown sugar adds depth
- Pure powdered sugar sifted fine
- Quality chocolate for dipping I love melting wafers
Let's Make Magic
- Start with the Center
- Beat peanut butter butter until creamy mix in brown sugar salt vanilla until smooth
- Sweet Addition
- Mix in powdered sugar bit by bit watch for perfect texture
- Shape with Love
- Roll into balls chill them on wax paper gets them firm
- Chocolate Time
- Melt chocolate slowly stir until silky smooth
- Final Touch
- Dip each ball leaving that signature top coat smooth toothpick marks let set
My Kitchen Tips
Add your powdered sugar slowly prevents crumbly mix. Using my kitchen scale gives perfect measurements every time. Take your time mixing everything together makes rolling so much easier.
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Fresh and Ready
Keep your buckeyes on the counter couple days or pop in the fridge for two weeks. Freeze them for months though they never last that long in my house. Serve them cool or room temperature always delicious.
Sweet History
The story of buckeyes started in Ohio named after their native tree nuts. Now these little candies bring smiles across the country. Sometimes the simplest recipes become the most beloved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why not natural peanut butter?
Regular peanut butter provides better texture and prevents separation.
- → Why add coconut oil to chocolate?
Makes chocolate smoother for dipping. Can omit but chocolate will be thicker.
- → How long do these keep?
2 days room temp, 2-3 weeks fridge, several months frozen.
- → Why freeze before dipping?
Firmer balls are easier to dip and hold shape better.
- → What if dough is too sticky?
Add powdered sugar gradually until rollable consistency reached.