Buckeyes

The Best Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Balls!) Raise your hand if you grew up loving these chocolate peanut butter balls! ♡ These nostalgic treats are always such a crowd favorite, but I’ve found that the traditional version can lean a bit too sweet for my taste.So over the years, I’ve started mixing a little cream cheese into the peanut butter filling and have found that its subtle tang balances the salty peanut butter and sweet chocolate perfectly.Each bite is rich, creamy, and totally irresistible! Best of all, buckeyes are easy to make (no oven required), easy to store (a great treat to have ready the fridge for busy holiday seasons), and of course, easy to love (who can argue with chocolate and peanut butter?) — let’s make some! Buckeyes Tips Here are a few helpful tips to make sure your buckeyes turn out perfectly smooth, creamy, and irresistible every time: Use conventional peanut butter.

Skip natural-style peanut butter here — the oils can separate and make the filling too soft or greasy.Traditional creamy peanut butter works best.Soften everything first.

Make sure the butter and cream cheese are fully softened so the filling mixes smoothly without lumps.Add powdered sugar gradually.Start with 3½ cups and only add more if needed.

You’re looking for a dough that’s firm but still easy to roll.Use a cookie scoop.I like to use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to make the scooping part go faster! Chill before dipping.

Do