Looking for a sweet treat that’s easy to make and incredibly delicious? Try our Buckeye Candy recipe. These candies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your friends and family!
Ingredients
- 1 box powdered sugar
- 8 oz. soft butter
- 1 (8 oz.) peanut butter
- paraffin
- 12 oz. chocolate chips
Candy Making
- Mix sugar, butter and peanut butter.
- Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet.
- Set in freezer for at least 30 minutes. Melt chocolate chips and paraffin in double boiler.
- Using a toothpick, dip balls 3/4 of way into chocolate chip and paraffin mixture to make them look like buckeyes.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time:1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
Buckeye Candy: A Sweet Treat with a Twist
Making Buckeye Candy always feels like an edible art project. It’s sweet, fun, and just messy enough to keep things interesting. The best part? These peanut butter and chocolate gems come together with simple ingredients but look (and taste) like something straight out of a candy shop.
Step One: The Sticky Business
The first step was as straightforward as it was satisfying: mixing powdered sugar, butter, and peanut butter. Let me tell you, it smelled like heaven in a bowl. I rolled up my sleeves, knowing full well this part would end with my hands covered in sticky peanut butter goodness—and it did.
Rolling the mixture into balls took some patience, especially when they started sticking to my fingers. “You’re not making art here,” I reminded myself. “Just roll and place.” Each ball found its place on a cookie sheet, and I popped the whole thing into the freezer.
Step Two: The Chill Zone
Freezing the peanut butter balls was essential. Not only does it make them easier to dip, but it also gives you a much-needed break. Thirty minutes might not seem like a lot of time, but it’s just long enough to scroll Instagram, clean up the powdered sugar explosion, or contemplate why paraffin is a thing in candy-making.
Step Three: The Chocolate Dunk
Now came the fun part. I melted chocolate chips and paraffin in a double boiler, watching them swirl together into a glossy, smooth mixture. The paraffin adds a shiny finish and helps the chocolate set, but let’s be honest—it’s also the weirdest ingredient I’ve ever handled in my kitchen.
Armed with a toothpick, I started dipping the chilled peanut butter balls into the chocolate, leaving just the tops exposed to create that signature Buckeye look. They were adorable, like little edible eyeballs staring back at me.
Step Four: The Buckeye Look
The key to nailing this candy is not overthinking the dipping process. They don’t need to be perfectly symmetrical or uniform. In fact, their slightly rustic appearance is part of the charm. I lined them up on wax paper, each looking more Buckeye-like than the last, and let them set.
Step Five: The Taste Test
When the chocolate hardened, it was time for the moment of truth. I popped one into my mouth, and the combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate hit me like a wave of happiness. It was sweet, salty, and indulgent—everything a good candy should be.
Why You’ll Love It
Buckeye Candy isn’t just delicious; it’s fun to make. There’s something magical about transforming simple ingredients into a treat that feels so special. Whether you’re making them for a party, a holiday, or just because you need a chocolate-peanut butter fix, these little candies never disappoint.
So, if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, embrace the mess, and create a batch of edible Buckeyes, grab your ingredients and get started. Just be warned—they disappear fast, so you might want to hide a few for yourself!
