Candy Buckeyes

Buckeyes are pure Ohio culture. We grew up learning about buckeyes, rooting for the Bucks, and making a candy version during the holidays. This recipe is always a crowd pleaser. Even if you aren't an Ohioan, make these for your next get together. Dip them all the way and you have a truffle!

Buckeyes:

Yield: about 50-60 balls

Ingredients: 

1 stick of butter at room temperature

3 cups of powdered sugar

2 cups creamy peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla

Baking chocolate for dipping 

Directions:

1. Cream butter, peanut butter, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl. Slowly add in powdered sugar until incorporated, and the dough sticks together nicely.
2. Form dough into one inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax freezer. Pop in the freezer until firm.
3. Melt baking chocolate in the microwave for 30 second increments until smooth.
4. Dip peanut butter balls into the chocolate using a toothpick, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter uncovered. Let excess chocolate drip off and place back on the wax paper. Allow chocolate to firm and refrigerate your buckeyes in a covered container.