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Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls – AKA Buckeye’s are delicious balls of creamy peanut butter coated in chocolate.  A must for the holidays!

You all know that I am a huge fan of chocolate and peanut butter, so this recipe should come as no surprise.  These have become a staple at my house during the holidays.  My dad was never a fan of peanut butter, so we didn’t really have many peanut butter treats growing up.  Peanut Blossoms were pretty much the extent.

But then I grew up, and now I control what was in the house, and peanut butter it is! And thankfully my son loves peanut butter and chocolate as much as I do, so I have someone to share with. And these peanut butter chocolate balls are one of my all time favorites.

Years ago before I had my son, I did a cookie exchange with some women I worked with.  We did it for a few years, each year was a little different.  Some times we actually baked together, some years we just met for dinner and handed out our cookies.

Every year we walked away with a great selection, and had a great time.  My friend Beth, was always in charge of the Buckeye’s.  One year, after I had moved away, she knew I liked them so much, she even sent me some!  But this year, I am making my own, using her recipe.

She is from Ohio, and a big Ohio State fan.  I am not.  So I chose to completely cover mine in chocolate, and change the name to Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls.  Being from Wisconsin, making “Buckeyes” just seems wrong.

I am not sure of the origin of the recipe, it is just what she has been making for years, and has been passed on to me.  A few of these are going to my son’s teachers as part of their gifts this year.  I am sure they will be appreciated. Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls are great to make ahead and put in the freezer. Then when you need treats, they are ready for you!

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LuLa Roe Irma

 

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Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Creamy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate
Servings: 24
Calories: 299 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter , softened
  • 1 Tbls vanilla
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1 pound chocolate almond bark , melted
Instructions
  1. Combine the peanut butter, butter, vanilla and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Mix until everything is well combined. Roll into 1 inch sized balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to harden before you start rolling. Roll the balls in melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate to harden before serving.
  2. I like to store mine in an air tight container, in the fridge. They also freeze very well.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 159mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 29g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2.4%
Calcium 1.3%
Iron 4.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

**My friend sells LuLa Roe clothing, I am helping her out by posting it. I truly love the clothes and would not share if I didn’t.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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    • Unsalted is best, because of the salt in the peanut butter. (but honestly, I have done both and couldn’t tell a difference)

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  18. Hi, these look great, if I can’t find almond bark can I use good cooking chocolate instead?.
    Or won’t it set properly?
    Thanks

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    • Definitely! I find almond bark melts and is smoother, so that is why I use it. But I have also used chocolate chips before, and it sets up just fine.

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  19. This recipe is amazing! We did really tiny balls, and it still turned out perfect! U can also do it with chunky peanut butter, but these are the bomb! We did them for a party, and we practically inhaled them! Thanks Erin!

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  22. With that much powered sugar they are too sweet. The best ones are the ones that use crushed graham crackers, some powered sugar and peanut butter in the filling.

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    • They are very similar to Buckeyes or peanut butter balls. They are sweet, but I don’t think they are too sweet. Enjoy!

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  23. Hi question re the choc almond bark, several people I know are allergic to tree nuts so if I’m gonna substitute reg baking choc to melt would it be semi-sweet or unsweetened choc and would quantity be same as almond bark? Tx. Thinking bout making them for my daughters college dorm.

    Debbi

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    • Debbie, almond bark does not contain nuts. It is just chocolate with vegetable oil in it. It got it’s name because it was originally used to coat almonds and other nuts in homemade candies. It melts very smooth and easy, that is why it is used. You can use any chocolate you would like, substituting the same amount. Chocolate almond bark is equivelant to milk chocolate. You can check the back of the packaging for ingredients at the store, in the baking aisle, but nuts are not listed as an allergn on the packagem

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  4. […] Peanut butter and chocolate are childhood favorites. Probably the best flavor combination ever, these peanut butter and chocolate balls will definitely please everyone, even the pickiest of eaters. All you need to do is combine peanut butter, some softened butter, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix until all of the ingredients are incorporated with one another then roll them into 1-inch size balls. Put them in the fridge for an hour then dip them in melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate to harden then serve. […]

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