If you love homemade candy, don’t miss these Homemade Almond Joys, Oreo Balls, Brownie Truffles, and Chocolate Covered Marshmallows!
Why I love these treats:
Quick and No Bake – They’re an easy treat to make all year long without heating up the house, and we can make a batch in 30 minutes. The leftovers freeze great! Gift Friendly – They fun to load in cute cello bags during the Christmas season, or any time of year, to give neighbors, friends and teachers. Nostalgia – Our good family friends (Hey, Jolley fam!) brought Buckeye’s each year to our Christmas Eve party when I was a kid, so I have such special memories attached to these delicious treats.
Make Ahead And Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Make buckeye recipe 1 day in advance then store in the refrigerator or freeze for up to for several months. Freeze Peanut Butter Balls: Form the mixture into small balls and allow them to harden in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Dip in Chocolate: Dip each peanut butter ball in melted chocolate. Serve: Allow buckeye balls to cool on parchment paper then enjoy! Or store them in the refrigerator or freezer. To Freeze: To freeze Buckeye candy, allow them to cool completely then freeze in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months.
Recipe Variations:
Paraffin Wax: For a more glossy finish, or to preserve it longer at room temp, you can use paraffin wax. Melt some with semi-sweet chocolate. Fully Dipped: You can cover the peanut butter balls completely in chocolate like traditional peanut butter balls or leave some peanut butter showing so they imitate buckeye nuts from a buckeye tree. Add Candy: You can add mini M&M’s or other chopped candies (or nuts!) to the peanut butter filling before dipping in chocolate.
More Candy Recipes:
Peanut Brittle Homemade Caramels Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies Vanilla Creme Balls Christmas Cornflake Wreaths Caramel Cashew Clusters
I originally shared this recipe December 2018. Updated December 2020 and October 2023.
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