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Buckeye Balls Sandwiches Recipe

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Buckeye Balls Sandwiches are a delightful treat combining creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between crispy butter crackers, half-dipped in smooth milk chocolate for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. These no-bake snacks are easy to prepare and ideal for peanut butter lovers seeking a nostalgic, homemade confection.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Assembly

  • 60 round butter crackers (such as Ritz)

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peanut butter mixture. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat the mixture on medium speed until it is smooth and evenly combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Form and assemble the sandwiches. Using a scant tablespoon, scoop portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll each into a ball. Then gently flatten each ball between your hands to form a patty the size of the butter crackers. Place each patty between two round butter crackers to create sandwiches, repeating the process with all the peanut butter mixture.
  3. Melt the chocolate coating. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and shortening. Heat the mixture on low power in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  4. Dip sandwiches in chocolate. Dip each assembled sandwich into the melted chocolate to coat one half of the sandwich thoroughly. Place the coated sandwiches onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to set.
  5. Let chocolate harden and store. Allow the chocolate coating to harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Once set, store the Buckeye Balls Sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture; natural peanut butter may alter consistency.
  • The shortening in the chocolate coating helps create a shinier, smoother finish and prevents chocolate from hardening too quickly.
  • The sandwiches can be stored at room temperature for a short time but refrigerating extends freshness and firmness.
  • For a different flavor, try using semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate.
  • Ensure the peanut butter mixture is compact when forming patties to keep sandwiches intact during dipping.

Keywords: Buckeye Balls, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, No-Bake Dessert, Chocolate Dipped Snacks, Holiday Treats

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