Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2011

These came out pretty good, but even after only adding 3 cups sugar and adding in more peanut butter, the dough was a little crumbly. I was able to roll them up okay though. I put them in the freezer for about an hour, then dipped them in the chocolate, completely covering them, like truffles, instead of having the top show. The flavor is pretty good, but I almost think it needs a little more sugar, but if I would have added more I don't think they would have rolled up nicely. I might make again and play around with the recipe some more.

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MAG'S MOM

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2011

Very delicious buckeye balls. Easy to make too! The only problem i had was that I didn't realize the recipe called for sifted confectioners sugar. I added extra peanut butter to make up for the dryness, and they turned out great except that occassionally I find small clumps of the sugar in the peanut butter. Next time I make them they will be perfect!

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misszizka

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2011

I would NOT recommend making these into bars as a reviewer suggested. I did and they were extremely difficult to get out of the glass pan. If the bars aren’t really cold, they fall apart. Even when you serve them, you can’t keep them that cold and they become messy to eat. The chocolate shell around the peanut butter ball helps hold it together and is easier to serve. If you do try to make these into bars, a 9 x 9 pan is way too small for a double batch. Great flavor though.

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Scott M.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Elburn, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2011

did no one else have trouble getting the chocolate to melt? i tried 3x and it didn't work. other friends told me i have to add parafin wax to melt the chocolate. No buckeyes for me this year :(

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Terrae

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2011

We have the nut allergy in our house, so I've learned to tweek many recipes, this being one. I used Sunbutter in place of the peanutbutter. I used 2 tsp of vanilla. I also used all 4 cups of confectioners sugar as directed. I read many reviews and they almost all said that was too much and made the mix much too dry. Knowing that Sunbutter was much thinner than peanutbutter, I was confident that 4 cups would be perfect, but still mixed in the first three, then added the last cup. After rolling the balls and placing them on wax paper, I put them in the freezer for more then an hour to assure they were chilled. I melted an entire bag of Nestle milk chocolate chips, no butter and dipped completely. I then drizzled with butterscotch chips. They taste delish and look beautiful:)

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AmberG

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2011

So easy to make! Finally, my favorite Christmastime treat made available anytime! :D

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AngelVoice23

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Huntington Beach, California, USA

Living In: Anaheim, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2011

This was my first time making buckeye balls, and they were perfect! Phenomenal recipe. Will be making again!

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boogerzombie

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

these are awesome!

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MissDanette

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

These turned out absolutely perfect. I used my small cookie scoop to make uniform balls. I froze my balls for an hour or so before dipping them in the melted chocolate. Very simple for me to make with little hands and the boys can't keep their hands off of them. They tell me this is their new favorite recipe. Better than Reese's.

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Sarah Jo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2011

These came out wonderful. Smooth, light and creamy filling and a chocolate mixture that is easy to work with. I made my balls smaller and ended up with about 48, so I had to double the chocolate mixture. I also recommend adding the powdered sugar slowly, because you might not need as much the recipe states.

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