Best 2 Buckeye Balls Ii Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful confection known as buckeye balls, a classic treat originating from the state of Ohio. These bite-sized delights consist of a rich, fudgy chocolate center enveloped in a creamy peanut butter coating, resembling the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter creates a harmonious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents two delectable recipes for buckeye balls, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. The first recipe stays true to the traditional method, yielding a batch of perfectly balanced buckeyes with a velvety chocolate center and a smooth peanut butter exterior. The second recipe adds a touch of sophistication by incorporating espresso powder into the chocolate mixture, resulting in a mocha-flavored buckeye ball with a delightful hint of coffee. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can create these delectable treats with ease. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a delightful assortment of buckeye balls, ready to be savored and shared.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUCKEYE BALLS



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Peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. They look like buckeye nuts. Absolutely delicious!

Provided by Angela J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter, melted
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 ½ cups peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Combine the melted butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and the vanilla together and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on waxed paper.
  • In the top half of a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring constantly. Use a toothpick to dip balls into the melted chocolate, leaving a small uncovered area so balls resemble buckeyes. Place balls on waxed paper. Use fingers to blend in toothpick holes. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 137.3 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

PEANUT LADDOO BUCKEYE BALLS



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Here's a simple, no-bake sweet that riffs on peanut laddoos, a bite-size Indian confection made of ghee, sugar and nuts, with a chocolate coating inspired by buckeyes, the peanut butter and chocolate treat popular in Ohio. It was dreamed up by Hetal Vasavada, the blogger and author of the dessert cookbook "Milk & Cardamom," which combines the traditional Indian flavors she grew up with and the Western sweets she encountered as an American kid in New Jersey. The cardamom, ghee and jaggery provide both an interesting twist to the traditional flavor combination and a slightly grittier texture, which Ms. Vasavada likens to that of a Butterfinger candy bar.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     snack, candies, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 25m

Yield About 15 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup/150 grams roasted unsalted peanuts
2/3 cup/95 grams jaggery powder or 145 grams dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons/30 grams ghee, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, finely crushed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup/130 grams milk chocolate morsels
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, toast the peanuts over medium heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the peanuts to a food processor and process until pulverized into a fine powder. Add the jaggery, ghee, cardamom and salt and process until the mixture reaches the texture of thick, chunky peanut butter, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides every so often. The mixture should easily form a ball if you squeeze it with your fist.
  • Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl. Tightly pack a tablespoon (about 15 grams) with the peanut laddoo mixture. Remove from the measuring spoon and give the peanut laddoo mixture a squeeze with your fist, then gently roll the mixture into a ball. (If the mixture seems sticky, you can grease your hands with ghee.) If your mixture is too crumbly, return it to the rest of the peanut mixture in the medium bowl and mix in an additional tablespoon (about 15 grams) of ghee. Try rolling again, adding more ghee as needed to help the mixture come together, then form into about 15 balls. Transfer all of the laddoos to a plate and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwavable bowl, and microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each increment, until the chocolate is fully melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Alternatively, if you don't have a microwave, you can set up a bain-marie by bringing a small saucepan of water to a boil over high. Once it reaches a boil, lower the temperature to reduce it to a simmer and place a small heatproof bowl on top of the pot, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Add the chocolate and coconut oil to the bowl and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the laddoos from the freezer; if any have flattened, roll them again into round balls. Insert a toothpick into each peanut laddoo and dip it into the chocolate, leaving about ⅓ of the laddoo exposed on top. Transfer each ball onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and remove the toothpick. If it's stuck, use another toothpick to push the laddoo off the inserted toothpick.
  • Transfer to the freezer until the chocolate is set, 10 to 20 minutes. Gently use your finger to smoothen the surface of the peanut laddoo to cover the toothpick holes. Serve chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the peanut butter is smooth and creamy.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it into balls.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to help you form the balls evenly.
  • Dip the balls in the melted chocolate using a toothpick or fork.
  • Place the balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Buckeye balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delightful treats that are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give buckeye balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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