How many servings does this recipe make?

It makes About 5 dozen candies.

How should leftovers be stored?

Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

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HERSHEY’S Buckeyes

Name: HERSHEY’S Buckeyes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: About 5 dozen candies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups REESE’S Crunchy Peanut Butter; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 cups (12-ounce package) HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 1 tablespoon shortening

Published November 14, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 30 min active time

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Chocolate-dipped peanut butter Buckeye candies arranged on parchment

Peanut butter balls dipped in semisweet chocolate, leaving a small peanut butter circle exposed on top.

Helpful Tips

Measure and prepare the ingredients before you start mixing.
Let baked goods cool or chilled desserts set fully before serving.

THE RECIPE

HERSHEY’S Buckeyes

Prep30 min

Cook1 1/2 min

ChillAbout 1 1/2 hours

YieldAbout 5 dozen candies

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups REESE’S Crunchy Peanut Butter
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 cups (12-ounce package) HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

Beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 30 minutes.
Shape into 1-inch balls. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Microwave chocolate chips and shortening at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes; stir. If needed, use 15-second intervals, stirring, until melted. Dip each ball, coating about 3/4 and leaving the top exposed. Place on wax paper until chocolate hardens. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

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Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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