Chocolate Football Buckeyes
Bite-sized and playful, these Chocolate Football Buckeyes are a perfect sweet treat for game day celebrations, combining the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with velvety chocolate.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use smooth peanut butter for the best texture.
- 3 cups powdered sugar Sifted, to avoid lumps.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened to room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For added flavor.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips Melted for dipping.
- 1 tablespoon shortening To help the chocolate melt smoothly.
- 2 ounces white chocolate Melted for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation of Peanut Butter Mixture
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Forming Balls
- Roll the chilled peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Melting Chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
Dipping
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter exposed at the top.
- Place the dipped buckeyes back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and immediately drizzle melted white chocolate over the top to create football laces.
Setting and Serving
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality chocolate and peanut butter. Store buckeyes in an airtight container to keep fresh.