Description
A refined, lighter take on classic buckeyes featuring creamy peanut butter centers coated in dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups natural peanut butter (creamy), room temperature
- 1/3 cup powdered erythritol or sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, chilled
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil or light neutral oil, optional
- Flaky sea salt, a pinch for finishing
- Toasted crushed peanuts, optional for texture
Instructions
- Prepare a tray: line a baking sheet with parchment and chill in the refrigerator.
- Mix the base: whip peanut butter with powdered erythritol, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Portion and shape: roll mixture into even spheres and place on the chilled parchment; chill for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the chocolate: set a bowl over simmering water or use the microwave; whisk in coconut oil if using.
- Dip the centers: coat two-thirds of each peanut ball in chocolate and let excess drip off.
- Finish and set: sprinkle sea salt or crushed peanuts while the chocolate is still wet; refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
Notes
For best results, bring peanut butter to room temperature and chill yogurt before mixing. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg