Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • FOR THE CHOCOLATE COATING
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instruction

  • Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, mix together the butter, peanut butter, salt and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar in a couple batches.
  • Cream the peanut butter mixture together until it's smooth.
  • Scoop the batter, roll into 1-inch balls and placed a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
  • Refrigerate for 10 minutes, roll into smooth balls. Pop into the freezer for 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  • FOR THE CHOCOLATE COATING
  • Add the coconut oil to the chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stopping to stir every 30 seconds. Continue until the chocolate is completely smooth.
  • Insert toothpick into the top of the chilled peanut butter balls. Then dip it in the chocolate coating.
  • Allow excess chocolate to drizzle off and place it on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate the homemade buckeyes so chocolate can harden. Serve and enjoy!