Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes Recipe

Indulge in these ridiculously easy, melt-in-your-mouth Buckeyes! This recipe skips the paraffin wax for a pure, rich chocolate and peanut butter experience. Creamy peanut butter centers are perfectly coated in a luscious dark chocolate shell – a delightful treat that's ready in just 3 hours! Perfect for holiday baking or any occasion.

Prep Time 60 mins

Cook Time 180 mins

Calories 208.5 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes

Creamy Peanut Butter
Powdered Sugar
Margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening

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How to Make Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll into balls.
Melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening in a double boiler or microwave (in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth).
Roll the chilled peanut butter mixture into 1-inch to 1 1/2-inch balls. Keep the remaining peanut butter mixture refrigerated until ready to dip.
Using toothpicks or small forks, carefully dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
Place the chocolate-covered balls onto wax paper-lined baking sheet.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
Enjoy your homemade Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buckeyes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

21g

Carbs

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Time To Make Course Preparation For Large Groups Desserts Easy Candy Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes?

Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes takes about 240 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 180 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes?

Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes has approximately 208.5 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes?

The key ingredients for Melt In Your Mouth Buckeyes are Creamy Peanut Butter, Powdered Sugar, Margarine, Vanilla, Chocolate Chips, Shortening. See the full list with measurements above.