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Buckeye Balls Sandwiches Recipe

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Buckeye Balls Sandwiches are a delightful treat featuring creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar filling sandwiched between buttery crackers, partially dipped in rich melted milk chocolate. These no-bake, easy-to-make snacks blend the classic buckeye flavor with a crunchy twist, perfect for parties or an indulgent snack.

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 filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Form the sandwich bases: Scoop out a scant tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture. Roll it into a ball and then smash it gently between your hands, like forming a hamburger patty. Place the peanut butter patty between two butter crackers to make a sandwich. Repeat this process until all the peanut butter mixture is used.
  3. Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave at low power in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  4. Dip and coat sandwiches: Dip each peanut butter sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate to coat one side. Place the coated sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature.
  5. Store the sandwiches: Once the chocolate has set, store the Buckeye Balls Sandwiches tightly covered in the refrigerator. They remain fresh for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a firmer filling, you can refrigerate the peanut butter mixture before assembling the sandwiches.
  • Use shortening in the chocolate to help it set with a nice glossy finish.
  • These sandwiches can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two, but refrigeration is recommended for longer storage.
  • If you prefer a darker chocolate taste, substitute milk chocolate chips with semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
  • Handle the sandwiches gently when dipping to prevent the crackers from breaking.

Keywords: buckeye balls, peanut butter sandwiches, no bake sweets, chocolate dipped snacks, party treats, peanut butter desserts

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