Have you ever heard of Buckeye Balls? If not, they are delicious peanut butter and chocolate dipped delights that are one of my favorite desserts to eat. They are usually a treat that I enjoy with my whole family! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with America’s favorite duo: peanut butter and chocolate. You can add a few sprinkles to a make these Valentine Buckeye Balls as cute as they are delicious!
Valentine Buckeye Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. softened butter
- 1 ½ c. peanut butter
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 3 c. powdered sugar
- 4 c. white chocolate chips
- pink sugar sprinkles
- heart sprinkles
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine your butter peanut butter and vanilla and beat using a hand or stand mixer until creamy.
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Mix in your powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until you have the consistency you’d like.
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Fork your peanut butter mixture into small balls and place on your parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Freeze your peanut butter balls for 15 minutes.
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Place your white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
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Place a toothpick in the center of a peanut butter ball and dip into your melted chocolate, leave the top 1/4 uncoated and place back on your parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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After you dip all your peanut butter balls place them in the freezer for 5 minutes.
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Scoop the rest of your melted white chocolate into a sandwich bag and cut a small tip off a corner, drizzle over each peanut butter ball and immediately top with sprinkles.
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Let harden for 15 minutes and enjoy!
Do you think you’ll try these delicious Valentine Buckeye balls? They would be perfect for a party or even just enjoying a treat at home with your family!
If you like this post then check out some of our other fun Valentine posts!
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This is so cute, I love it and will definitely make one! Thank you very much for sharing your pattern.
You are very welcome!