I've been making these for years and it never occurred to me to put a toothpick in each one for more stability when dipping. The Ghirardelli Semi Sweet Chocolate Melts are heaven to work with. Thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks.

"If you never had Buckeye's I'm super sorry" what a gem. Can't wait to make these.

@MelLockcuff

8 ай бұрын

They are simply the best chocolate peanut butter dessert a person can eat. Seriously, they're amazing! I can't wait for you to try them!

@NicNakBraun

8 ай бұрын

@@MelLockcuffThank you 😋🥰

If giving as a gift put them in cupcake papers after dipping before putting them in a container.

My husband loves those peanut butter balls. I’ve never made them, some people in the family gives them to him, this time I think I will do them. Thanks 😊

These little balls of peanut butter goodness are definitely a holiday staple in my house. I am not sure if it's elsewhere in the comments, but many years a good friend of mine gave me a tip that turns this into two great desserts. Use the leftover dipping chocolate to cover pretzels (we use the tiny twists) and whatever toasted nuts you like. Over the years, this has become such a well-loved part of the tradition that we often times melt extra chocolate, just so we can make sure we have enough for lots of pretzels and nuts.

@jeana5785

3 жыл бұрын

I do pretzels too

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, Susie! Chocolate-covered pretzels are the best.

@violaspencer5628

3 жыл бұрын

Try crushing peppermint sticks and pretzels - stir into melted dark chocolate and pour onto wax paper - break into bark - sooooooooo good

@jeana5785

3 жыл бұрын

@@violaspencer5628 Sounds good Ive never had peppermint with pretzels but l love pretzels and chocolate. Thank you!

We not only made these for holidays when I was growing up , we made them anytime we wanted candy. We lived way out in the country and buying store bought stuff just wasn't an option most of us time. I loved these frowning up.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Medra, that's about like my family growing up. Buckeyes are a family tradition.

@jonih4968

3 жыл бұрын

We made this too my Dad made a recipe of 40oz of peanut butter all the time we cover the whole ball and call it peanut butter balls

@jonih4968

3 жыл бұрын

Then put them in the freezer

As a preschool teacher, I used to get these from my students at Christmas! Delicious!

My sister-in-law uses red and green colored chocolate, then dips the entire Buckeye in and tops them off with a candy (mini rese cup) to make it look like Christmas ornament. It is the envy of the cookie exchange.

@jencardenas3984

3 жыл бұрын

Thats so cool :0

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome idea.

@deedeemarie

9 ай бұрын

How clever!

@shadowgirl8038

8 ай бұрын

That sounds great. But then you no longer have a Buckeye. A Buckeye is a real nut that grows in Ohio. If you cover up your peanut butter ball, and put sprinkles on it, it's just that. A chocolate covered peanut butter ball. Us Ohio State Buckeye fans, are quite particular about our Peanut Butter Buckeyes. 😉

Peanut butter and chocolate... can’t go wrong ! Yum !

I have been wanting to make these for 40 years. My neighbors used to make these at Christmas and I couldn't wait for them to drop them off at our house. I am going to make these this Christmas! Thanks for the video.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Kristen. Be sure to report back on the results!

I always come back to this video to make these! Everyone always tells me how amazing these are & my husband loves them!! Also I love how you say “if you’ve never had buckeyes I’m truly sorry” 😄 real feels Lolol soo great. Thank you for an amazing easy recipe

@MelLockcuff

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! They really are one of my favorite desserts. Sooo good.

I am from the Buckeye State and these are always a staple for our OSU football game parties. I just made them Friday for Saturday's game---we won! I make some with the dark chocolate (my preference) and some with the milk chocolate. Easy & delicious.

I’m remember making them all the time with my mom when she was alive, thanks for sharing I’m definitely gonna make some this week. So glad I came across your channel. Merry Christmas 🎄 Everyone!!!

We used to eat Buckeyes all the time when I was a teenager. It wasn't really even a holiday thing we ate it anytime of the year. I kinda miss them.

@scarletgrey47

3 жыл бұрын

You should make some! Not that difficult.

@esmeraldagems9487

3 жыл бұрын

@@scarletgrey47 Oh I will!! 🙃😊

I found you lookin for a different recipe...now I will add this to ! Thanks

I have family that are the Biggest Ohio State University Buckeye fans. Who by the way are going to the Rose 🌹Bowl this year. I sent her this recipe. She was so glad to get it. Great game day snack for sure! Thank you, when I saw you were doing I had to watch. Happy Holidays 🎄☃️🎅🤶🍾🥂 non-alcoholic Champaign for me. Everyone stay safe. Go Buckeyes, make us Proud.

@MelLockcuff

2 жыл бұрын

Sherry, this is definitely one of the best game day snacks. You just can't beat buckeye balls!

The dark chocolate sounds good, I only have milk chocolate, right now, so I am going to use that, but I have to try the dark chocolate.

@emilyadam2549

3 жыл бұрын

When I switched to dark it was a game chanfer

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, as Emily said, dark chocolate makes a huge difference. Both are fine though.

I made these yesterday except I did them in a bar. And my husband said they are his favorite Christmas baking so far! That was my first time making them. So easy

@awrinkleintimeyesterday6067

7 ай бұрын

how did you do in bar?

Just in time for my Christmas goody making tomorrow!

I am going to make these and also will experiment with almond butter since my niece has severe peanut allergies. That way she won’t feel l ft out ☺️

We add in crushed cornflakes for our crunchy buckeyes... they are awesome!

@kayamo1632

3 жыл бұрын

Do you add more butter to make up for adding more dry ingredients?

@mariasciulli8786

3 жыл бұрын

To make mine more crispy I rice crispy. Huuuuum 🌲Happy Holiday🌲

@MissMolly3377

3 жыл бұрын

Yum. Sounds great.

@kellyx340

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. I like to use Rice Krispies, no extra butter necessary, but I've never tried corn flakes.

Hi! Thank You for this wonderful recipe! My Son Loves Peanut Butter Cups, So l’m excited to make these! Oh My Son is 30, but he’s still My Little Boy! Merry Christmas! Stay Safe and Healthy!

@sandrasirio5527

3 жыл бұрын

I can rely to this comment haha my son is also 30 and I’m making these for him, he also loves peanut butter cups

@marianegrete920

3 жыл бұрын

@@sandrasirio5527 Hi! Yes! They will always be Our Little Boys! God Luck making this l hope mine come out good too!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Maria, I hope that you guys enjoy them as much as we do. Merry Christmas!

My son loves these, can’t wait to try YOUR recipe! TFS!

From Ohio here, the recipe I use I've had for about 50 years....double boiler and add paraffin, etc...long before microwave ovens...love love these, I usually make at holidays for gifts...brings back memories of snow and white Christmases past....not much snow in Georgia so these work...lol

@koalaranian

3 жыл бұрын

That's how my mom, from WV, taught us how to make and dip them!

@teresamiller1485

3 жыл бұрын

That's how I've always made them. I grew up in Ohio.

@meanderingmyrrkat8798

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not entirely sure of the origins of my recipe, my childhood best friend's mom would make these and we helped, I copied the recipe and still have original written paper I was maybe 16 or 17 looking at my writing...this year I am also trying my hand at Rum balls, one of my dad's holiday favorites 😎

@theelizabethan1

3 жыл бұрын

@@meanderingmyrrkat8798 How/where does your recipe differ from this recipe? And what form of chocolate do you use? (The old, traditional recipes are always intriguing.)

@meanderingmyrrkat8798

3 жыл бұрын

@@theelizabethan1 Hi...at that time wafer melts didn't exist so originally bakers chocolate or cocoa powder was used, when I copied mine chocolate baking chips were available...paraffin wax was added to melted chocolate to stiffen it and help prevent melting at room temps...we didn't have air conditioning then either 🤣👍

Love this buckeyes dipped in melted chocolate

@MelLockcuff

9 ай бұрын

They're so good!!

Sounds great thank you

I tried buskeyes for the first time last Christmas they are fantastic nothing better than chocolate and peanutbutter

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Linda, I wholeheartedly agree.

These on balls are so good...we have them in christmas

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

They're the best. We make this recipe all throughout the year. They're so easy!

These look amazing. My grandma uses to make these every Christmas. I'm going to try to make some 🤗❤

FYI: didn't here this mentioned but buckeyes are a type of chestnut native to Ohio and the namesake of OSU. The real buckeyes is typically not eaten by humans, but these deliciois candies are certainly edible! Like a Reese's PB cup!

@larry45044

3 жыл бұрын

reese my fav candy bar-but these are even better-dark choc? why not milk!?

@panchoverde5078

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't sea anything about it

thank you when i used to make them into balls the dough would stick all on my hands and it was so frustrating and then i used your ingredients and no sticking at all and the toothpicks made it so much easier for dipping

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm glad it turned out so well for you.

Oh, I just love the holidays 🎄and all the goodies that come with it, like these easy buck eyes so good!!!

So easy. Thank you 4 explaining it all. I will try these 4 the first time.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Esther, and thank you!

Thank you very much for sharing with us. Blessings

@MelLockcuff

8 ай бұрын

Thank You for watching!

Wow! I’ve never had any of this. I think I will make them this Christmas with my daughter. It might be a new family tradition!!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That's what buckeye balls are made for, Holly! They're a great family tradition.

Thanks. I made these for gifting! Delicious! Wow! Thank you.

My wanna be wish mother use to make these and I loved them. I miss Michelle and her chili. Ty for the recipe God bless Michelle foster and u

Thank you for your tips! I've tried this before but it was a fail! I'm definitely going to try again 🙂

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

I’m happy to help. Let me know how they turn out!

Yummy a must at my house for the holidays every one loves them but thanks for sharing❤

@MelLockcuff

9 ай бұрын

Yes, they're a staple every holiday season around here!

Wow this is awesome thanks for sharing

I’m gonna make these tomorrow Mel ♥️

What a coincidence I found this video I just made these for the first time today. My recipe called for crushed Rice Krispies and I coated them with dark chocolate chips

@MelLockcuff

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, Lucy!

Buckeyes are awesome 😁😊

Why save this delight 4 the holidays!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

It's delicious at any time of the year.

So messy bit so good. I made some a few years ago & the family loved them. I just made mine without tooth picks. So thanks for the tip im gonna try the tooth picks it will be alot easier

Bucky! Thanks so much Mel, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Kevin, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I’m so glad you shared cuz other buckeyes are to hard I’m going to make it right now!🌰

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the recipe!

These turned out right! Thanks! 👋

@MelLockcuff

3 ай бұрын

That's great!

I finally found a buckeye recipe that doesn't feed a small army, I checked out your channel and I see other easy delicious recipes I want to try do I subbed to your channel 😃

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Pam! I hope you enjoy all the recipes. We'll have more coming soon.

My grandmother made these every Christmas! Thx for the recipe.

I have never made these but I'm going to try them tonight

Can’t wait to make these…😊❤

@MelLockcuff

7 ай бұрын

They're so good!!

Love love love Buckeyes

My sister and I had “Balls Day” today. We made these(with cherries in the middle!), Cherry Balls, Oreo Truffles, Gingersnap Truffles, and Crispy Peanut Butter Balls. It was a long day of Balls.

@deedeemarie

9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Thank you for sharing! Love this recipe

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I have been wanting to make buckeyes this Christmas. Thank you

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

You wouldn’t happened to have the recipe for buckeyes with Rice Krispies…they are so good and the texture to die for! Thank you for your video and truly describing how to make these delicious Buckeyes.

These are a true legend and very messy but SO worth the trouble. Yummy!

Thank you for using dark chocolate!!! Yum!! I’m going to make these for Xmas!

I roll the peanut butter around a stemed maraschino cherry, then dip it in chocolate. So good.

@TripReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Linda L leave some of the cherry exposed and you could call them bloodshot buckeyes! 😀

Yummy! Yummy! Love the easy recipe.

Thank you my daughter and I will be making these today!

They look so 😋 yummy my daughter inlaw is from ihio I just asked her whats so special about buck eyes 👀 &now I know why. I will definitely be making this in my home thank u so much 👋 bye

I will try. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas, Mary!

Love the story thanks for a wee insight into your childhood

Yummy and so simple. Thanks sunshine. 💜

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elise.

We add a teaspoon of vanilla, a full jar of peanut butter and a whole stick of butter and powdered sugar. We melt hersheys chocolate bars with a little parafin wax. Everyone loves them. Makes alot of pb balls.

@MelLockcuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, Mary! That sounds great.

Thanks so much for sharing! I'm from Ohio, but now live in Pennsylvania. And I cannot find them in Pennsylvania. But I sure will make your recipe for buckeyes that you shared! Thanks! 😁

New subbie !! I can hardly wait to try these !! 😍

They’re good any day ❤

@MelLockcuff

8 ай бұрын

Any time of the year!

I have to make these! TY!

@MelLockcuff

Жыл бұрын

They're sooo good!!

We add Rice Krispies to the peanut butter mixture. So good. I also make the balls one say and put them in the freezer. The. When you want them melt your chocolate and dip, or drop in, the frozen ball, tap off the excess chocolate and place on baking sheet. Because th balls are frozen the chocolate sets nice and fast.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

We do that sometimes too, Nancy. That's a great idea!

Grandma Holland made these every year for Christmas! She would put chocolate all over them and put a pecan on top! I remember receiving a Christmas tin with layers of these candies inside!! Such special memories and I sure do miss her... she brought our family together with food.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a lot of fun, Angela. She had a great idea in topping buckeyes with pecans. Buckeyes have always been a Christmas tradition around here. I do greatly miss my grandmothers as well.

My neighbor just made this and I about fainted! This is soooo delicious I will definetly be making this in the future. Great video..Thanks for the tutorial.😋💜

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Thanks for watching!

Very good, and fast to make. Perfect to bring when you're invited to dinner at someone's house. Thank you!

My sisiter is in for Christmas and we are getting ready to make these tomorrow. Thanks for sharing

I've gotta try this! Thanks for the recipe.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure, Lynette.

I’m going to try the shown chocolate! Everything else is identical to what I do, except mine must be a double batch! I have more than you ended up with! They are a fave here tho!! ❤️🎄❤️🤤🤤🤤

@reety823

3 жыл бұрын

@Living Life in Hawaii I will have to keep doing the double, I have a chocoholic Hubby and daughter!! 😆😂 They literally inhale these things!!

❤thank you for a nice helpful video..God bless you🎉

@MelLockcuff

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for watching, Debra! God bless you as well.

You are just wonderful. Thanks for a great video. And the recipe is even easy enuf for a guy to do.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Matt. That's great to hear!

Thank you for sharing a smaller recipe, most have enough for a few yrs. Will be making these, NOW! Yeah, I’m bored, might just as well add a few extra lbs for winter. What are people calling it, the Covid 20 😷🎄☀️ love how you managed to get a bakers dozen

These are my favorite candies! They are delicious! Thank You!

I seen someone do a fudge using reecee's (lol) but I'm using your peanut butter balls on the ones I'm making. Thanks for sharing! God Bless

Half power is also the defrost selection on a microwave. Thirty second intervals works until mostly melted, just stir well each time you check them and don't overcook or the chocolate wafers will get thick and ruined.

We make these every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas! So yummy! ❤️

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

We do too! One of my favorite Christmas treats.

I been buying them since my mother- law died and I haven’t yet so I got the recipe written down and I hope to try them out soon

These look sooo easy and sooo good! I’m making them this Christmas!

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

We add them to the cookie table at weddings.

I made these last night. I am diabetic so I used coconut sugar (no it does not taste like coconuts) and they were awesome, and just the right amount for my honey and me.

@MelLockcuff

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Pam! I'm so glad you were able to make them and enjoy together. My husband is also diabetic (managed with diet), so I may give that a try for him. These are one of his favorites. Thank you!

@loveoneanother6482

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelLockcuff Have you tried Monk Fruit, Erythritol, Stevia, or now another one I’m hearing about is, Allulose? I’m not sure I spelled the last one correct. looking into

@maryr130

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelLockcuff Get 80% to 90% pure cocoa Ghiradelli chips. Very little carbs. Swerve makes good confectioner sugar for substitute.

I don't do holidays, but anytime is good for Buckeyes.

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

I fully agree!

My family loves these so I make them every Christmas.

Been making these for 40 years. Always requested by everyone.

Thanks for sharing 👏👏🎄☃️❄️🎅🤶

@MelLockcuff

3 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure, Diane.

Going to the store first thing - gotta make me some buckeye balls!

Excellent! Yummmmm.❤

@MelLockcuff

9 ай бұрын

Thank You! It really is amazing.

I will try these. Look delicious

@MelLockcuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sharon! Be sure to let me know how they turn out.

I'm going to make these tomorrow I've always have someone make me some give me some or they were always at a party or Christmas party Christmas dinner so I'm going to make them myself thank you happy holidays

Michaels craft store caries wilton melt wafers as well .. Wooooo! The kind you have here! YUM! 😋✌

I have failed at this more than once !! I'm excited to try again with your expert advice and recipe. Many thanks !

Thank you 😊