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The Best No Bake Peanut Butter Balls Easy Chocolate Buckeyes

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These no bake peanut butter balls (aka easy chocolate buckeyes) are rich, creamy, and coated in smooth chocolate—perfect for holidays, gift-giving, or anytime indulgence. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no oven required, they’re ready in under an hour and freeze beautifully. With just the right blend of sweet and salty, soft and crisp, they’re a nostalgic treat that’s incredibly easy to customize. Whether served on a Christmas platter or tucked into festive gift boxes, they’re always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ to 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp shortening or coconut oil (for smoother melting)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a thick, slightly crumbly dough forms. The mixture should be firm enough to roll into balls.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and shortening (or coconut oil) in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
  6. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Tap off excess chocolate and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Once all are coated, refrigerate again until the chocolate is fully set.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

  • Use creamy, no-stir peanut butter for the best texture. Avoid natural varieties that separate.

  • Add powdered sugar gradually to achieve a rollable dough—not too sticky or too dry.

  • Chill the dough before dipping to help it hold shape in the melted chocolate.

  • For shiny, smooth chocolate coating, melt with shortening or coconut oil.

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Make them festive with sprinkles, drizzle, crushed peppermint, or colored chocolate coatings.

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