Creamy Peanut Butter Bites (Printable Version)

Bite-sized treats with peanut butter centers partially coated in rich chocolate, ideal for festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Peanut Butter Filling

01 - 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

# Steps:

01 - Beat together peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until a thick, slightly crumbly dough forms.
03 - Scoop 1-tablespoon portions and roll into 1-inch diameter balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes until firm.
05 - Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
06 - Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle exposed at the top.
07 - Place dipped buckeyes back onto the baking sheet, remove toothpicks, and smooth over holes with a finger if desired.
08 - Refrigerate until chocolate coating is set, approximately 20 minutes. Store finished buckeyes in an airtight container in the fridge.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like fancy candy shop confections but require zero baking skills or fancy equipment.
  • Everyone assumes you spent way more effort than you actually did, which is the sweetest kind of kitchen magic.
  • They're the one treat that somehow stays fresh in the fridge and actually improves as they chill.
02 -
  • Warm chocolate is your friend—if it starts to thicken or dull as you dip, microwave it for 15 more seconds rather than trying to power through with thick chocolate.
  • The peanut butter balls must be properly chilled before dipping, or they'll slide right off the toothpick and into your chocolate, which I discovered after my first disaster batch.
03 -
  • If your chocolate is seizing up during melting, a tiny bit of cocoa butter or even a single teaspoon of coconut oil can bring it back to silky perfection.
  • Use a fork instead of a toothpick if you want a wider hole—some people prefer the look, and it's easier to remove cleanly.
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