I'm so excited that I'm almost finished posting my holiday baking recipes. One more after this one and I'm done.
Of course that doesn't mean I won't keep pelting you with recipes. They just won't be these recipes.
These little beauties are Buckeyes.
Lots of people make Buckeyes, but Peanut Head has fond memories of his Grandpa Jones making these particular Buckeyes.
And our holiday treat containers just wouldn't be the same without them. People get angry when we leave out the Buckeyes.
You think I'm kidding, I know, but I'm not.
If you're familiar with Buckeyes, you're probably wondering why these are completely covered in chocolate. Most Buckeyes are dipped only three quarters of the way in chocolate. And the answer is, because Peanut Head likes them that way. He's like that. He always has to be different.
Now if you have a peanut allergy, you'll want to give these treats a wide berth or you'll swell up like a beach ball.
And Buckeyes are dang good, but I don't know if they're worth all that, if you know what I mean.
Here's the recipe for those of you without the peanut allergy. Enjoy!
Thanks to Jane Anne, if you have a peanut allergy in your house you can make Sunbutter Buckeyes. Mom's Food Allergy Diner has a recipe for you. Thanks Jane Anne!
I KNOW those are yummy cause a girl I used to work with would bring them at Christmas time. Man they were addicting! They don't sound too hard to make....I might have to roll up my sleeves and give them a try!
ReplyDeleteThose look great!
ReplyDeleteDo you watch Rachael Ray? She refers to a sandwich as a sammie :)
OOOOH YUM.
ReplyDeleteAnd I just love your recipe cards. You're gonna have to come over and learn me. I especially love the little Santa 'stamp'!!
It's a shame that your school won't allow homemade treats. Those kids are missing out on all your yummy baking....
ReplyDeleteoooooo lala, buckeyes...they look really tasty!
ReplyDeleteTHAT is one of my favortie treats. There's nothing better than PB and chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI have everything I need to make your mint chocolate truffles this weekend. I can't wait!!
Funny thing- your post came up on my "peanut allergy" google alert. For anyone else in that boat (who has someone with a peanut allergy) - check this recipe out: Sunbutter Buckeyes. I am going to try them out this year.
ReplyDeleteoh yum! thanks jill!!!!
ReplyDeletemmmmm, I love peanut butter and chocolate, my fave!!
ReplyDeleteI'm commenting from my bed at the hospital where your Mint Chocolate truffles sent me...kidding! But I'm sure these will do the trick! :D Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeletePS - What's a jelly roll pan? I know...I need help :)
ReplyDeleteI make the same ones, only I dip mine in Mercken's summer coatings which I use to make all my other chocolates. I dip mine completely too, I never understood why anyone wouldn't.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by earlier! I noticed these peanut butter balls (that's what we always call them) and they look just like the ones my mom has made for the last 30 years! They are great! People are always looking for them each Christmas! There must be something in them that makes people crave them!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
About how many buckeyes does this recipe make?? :) I'm making them today - I'll let you know how it goes! :D
ReplyDeleteOh my, I just made these this week while I was home on a snow day and let me tell you, my hubs, who plows the snow came home in a lack-of-sleep-and-haven't-eaten-anything-in-hours haze and polished off at least a dozen. Right then and there. If you're looking for a different variation, add some Rice Krispies and make "krispy" pb balls as they're refered to in my house. Thanks for sharing this recipe. It's great!!
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