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Ohio buckeyes
Peanut butter balls half-dipped in chocolate
Buckeyes are the sweet of Ohio, made by the tray for Christmas cookie swaps and for Ohio State football parties, because they look like the glossy brown nuts of the state's buckeye tree. A firm, sweet peanut butter fondant is rolled into balls and dipped in chocolate, leaving a pale circle on top. Chef's tip: freeze the balls for 20 minutes before dipping; warm ones slide off the stick and muddy the chocolate.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 15
Ingredients
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Beat the 9 oz smooth peanut butter, 2 ⅛ oz butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 pinch salt, then beat in the 9 oz icing sugar until it forms a firm, play-dough-like mix. Add a little more icing sugar if it is sticky.
5 minStep 2: Roll into 30 balls of 2.5 cm (two per serving) and set on a tray lined with baking paper. Push a cocktail stick into each and freeze for 20 minutes.
30 minStep 3: Melt the 9 oz dark or milk chocolate with the 1 tsp coconut oil in a bowl over barely simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
5 minStep 4: Holding the stick, dip each ball into the chocolate, leaving a circle of peanut butter showing on top. Let the excess drip, then set back on the tray.
15 minStep 5: Remove the sticks and smooth the holes with a fingertip. A common mistake is leaving them in a warm kitchen; chill 30 minutes to set and keep in the fridge.
30 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 300 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 28 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does ohio buckeyes take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 40 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 15 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of smooth peanut butter?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
- What can I use instead of butter?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
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