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Best Ever Peanut Butter Buckeye Truffles

November 15, 2017 by thedomesticrebel | 12 Comments

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multiple buckeye truffles arranged on a white plateThese truly are the BEST EVER Buckeye Truffles! All of my friends and neighbors raved over these bite-size morsels of deliciousness and dubbed them “to die for!”

I have to admit, I really enjoyed these truffles.

So much so that I got rid of them all after taking my first bite because I knew eating them would be a downward slippery slope. Actually, less slippery slope, more like complete drop. They are that good.

And normally I’m not a huge chocolate + peanut butter fan. I know, I know – it’s borderline blasphemous, but I can’t help it. Sometimes chocolate and PB treats are a little too… overwhelming, maybe? But these hit the spot perfectly without being too sweet or too much for me… yet they are perfect for serious PB lovers, all of whom raved over them.

I don’t know much about the Buckeye story, only because I’m not an Ohioan nor have I been to Ohio to experience the buckeye craze. But I think it has something to do with college football, and somehow peanut butter is involved? I have no idea, but I *do* know that these little truffles are addictive and so easy to make!

In fact, I am officially putting them into my Christmas baking gift-baskets this year because they make a huge batch, are easily doubled or tripled or even halved, and everyone who tried one just had nothing but adoring things to say about them. I love a good, easy recipe this time of year when holiday baking is in full swing, and these are it!

hand holding a buckeye truffle Basically, you just beat the living daylights out of some peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Then add in some heaping cups of confectioners’ sugar until the mixture comes together and is kind of crumbly, like wet sand.

aerial view of buckeye truffles arranged on a white plateRoll them into little bite-size balls and freeze them for a hot minute so they’re easier to dip in the warm, gooey melted chocolate. Once they’re dipped, return them to the baking sheet and let the chocolate set… then you’re ready to dig in!

Creamy, sweet, a little salty, EASY, melt-in-your-mouth Buckeye Truffles. There’s truly nothing better!

close up view of buckeye truffles arranged in rows on a white plate

Everyone will go CRAZY for these BEST-EVER Peanut Butter Buckeye Truffles! They're the easiest candy to make with only a few simple ingredients, but they taste AMAZING. Creamy, buttery, soft and almost gooey with a smooth chocolate outer shell. Perfect for anytime but especially gift-giving!
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Best Ever Peanut Butter Buckeye Truffles

These Buckeye Truffles are the BEST I've tried! Creamy, sinfully smooth, rich and sweet, they make a huge batch and are so simple!
Prep Time45 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Candy, Dessert, No-Bake Treats
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 30 -35
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups creamy smooth peanut butter such as Jif or Skippy
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • One 16-oz pkg chocolate candy coating/almond bark such as CandiQuik

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with foil; set aside. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer until combined and smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, beating well after each addition until mixture becomes more like wet sand and holds together easily.
  • Using a cookie dough scoop, scoop out Tablespoon-size balls of the peanut butter mixture and roll in your hand to smooth out. Place on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining truffles. Freeze until firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
  • Once truffles are firm, melt the candy coating according to package directions, or until smooth and melted. Use a toothpick to spear the truffle and dip the bottom and sides of the truffle into the chocolate mixture halfway, keeping the top of the truffle exposed. Gently return to the baking sheet and remove the toothpick, using your fingertip to gently smooth out the hole the toothpick left. Repeat with remaining truffles.
  • Allow chocolate to set before serving. Can be easily doubled, tripled, or even halved.

bite taken out of one buckeye truffleButtery, creamy, soft and almost gooey truffles flavored with sweet-and-salty peanut butter and rich milk chocolate. Yum!

best-ever peanut butter buckeye truffles collage Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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Comments

  1. Marjie McGinnis says

    November 16, 2017 at 2:52 am

    Why use a candy coating instead of real Chocolate?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 16, 2017 at 8:16 am

      Hi Marjie! You can totally use real chocolate, but I like candy coating because it has a higher melt point than regular chocolate chips meaning it is less likely to scorch or seize.

      Reply
  2. satyakam says

    November 17, 2017 at 1:41 am

    5 stars
    Nice..! i love peanuts, this is looks amazing & sooo good. i will make this recipe for my kid am sure she will like it. Thanks for sharing…..!

    Reply
  3. cakespy says

    November 18, 2017 at 5:25 am

    These things are my favorite. I agree about the candy coating too!

    Reply
  4. Three Links says

    November 20, 2017 at 1:32 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing! Love your blog so much!

    Reply
  5. Pat says

    February 24, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    I use half choc and half bark and find that works well for a coating.

    Reply
  6. luxuryarizonarealtors says

    February 14, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    5 stars
    Love your blog so much!Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Tiffany says

    November 25, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    What a fabulous and easy desert! I’ll be making so many more of your recipes! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 25, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Tiffany, so glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  8. Brooke says

    December 7, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    These were fantastic!! Love following you!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      December 8, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Aww thank you Brooke! Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  9. Science_sex_sleep says

    December 20, 2020 at 10:41 am

    4 stars
    Being a native Ohioan, I am no stranger to buckeye candy. The buckeye tree is our state tree, and these candies are designed to resemble the buckeye nut.

    This recipe is delicious and easy! The inside is much creamier than other recipes I’ve tried. The peanut flavor could be stronger but that might be from the brand of peanut butter I used. (Jif natural)

    Another mod to this recipe is to add ground peanuts to the filling which adds more peanut flavor and a tiny bit of texture. Overall- Domestic Rebel your recipe nailed it!!

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