Buckeye Candy
Buckeye candy is such an easy recipe, made with a handful of pantry staple ingredients. These no bake sweets are made with peanut butter and chocolate and are great for the holiday season and for gift giving. Buckeye candy is essentially peanut butter balls that are dipped in chocolate. These candies are made with just a handful of simple ingredients. They are sweet and creamy with a hint of saltiness. I love that they are no bake and come together so quickly and easily.
Once you have made the buckeye candy, transfer them to an airtight container, and they will keep for up to two weeks. Buckeyes freeze really well! Simply store them in an airtight container in the freezer and thaw them in the fridge the night before you want to serve them. Their long shelf life makes them great to gift. I like to pop some in a small cellophane bag and tie with a ribbon and a name tag. Buckeye candy is such and easy homemade treat that everyone loves! I love making a big batch and giving some away as gifts to friends and family across the holidays!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter Jif works well
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 12 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil