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Nutella Buckeye Balls with Chocolate Dipping Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 30 buckeye balls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Nutella Buckeye Balls are rich, creamy, and irresistibly chocolatey no-bake treats. Combining the smooth flavors of Nutella, peanut butter, and butter with powdered sugar and cocoa powder, these bite-sized balls are dipped in a luscious chocolate almond bark and chocolate chip coating. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any time you need a decadent sweet bite, they come together quickly with simple ingredients and chilling instead of baking.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • ½ cup (150g) Nutella
  • ¼ cup (67g) creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (339g) powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Dipping Chocolate

  • 8 oz chocolate almond bark
  • ½ cup (85g) dark chocolate chips

Garnish

  • Flake sea salt, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix the base ingredients: Add the Nutella, peanut butter, and softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Add vanilla and dry ingredients: Pour in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder with the mixer on low speed. Continue mixing until a dry dough forms that holds together when rolled. If too dry, add a tablespoon of water and mix again.
  3. Shape the buckeyes: Scoop one-inch portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and roll each into smooth balls. Chill the formed balls in the fridge for 1 hour or in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
  4. Melt the dipping chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate almond bark and dark chocolate chips together, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and fully melted (approximately 2 minutes, adjusting for your microwave).
  5. Dip the buckeyes: Insert a toothpick into one buckeye and dip it halfway into the melted chocolate. Place the dipped buckeyes back onto the baking sheet and repeat with all.
  6. Chill to set: Refrigerate the dipped buckeye balls until the chocolate coating firms, about 15 minutes.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with flake sea salt if desired, then enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Notes

  • The blend of chocolate almond bark and dark chocolate chips creates a smooth, glossy, and flavorful coating that hardens perfectly.
  • If the dough feels too sticky to roll, refrigerate it a bit longer or add a small amount of powdered sugar.
  • Using a toothpick to dip ensures easy handling and a neat half-dipped look characteristic of classic buckeyes.
  • These treats do not require baking, making them quick and simple to prepare.
  • Store buckeye balls in the fridge to maintain shape and freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 buckeye ball
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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