Nutella Buckeye Balls

5 from 4 ratings

Nutella buckeye balls are the chocolate hazelnut version of the classic buckeye recipe! Buckeye candy is a popular no bake dessert, and these chocolate buckeyes will become a new favorite!

Prep Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buckeye balls, buckeye recipe, chocolate buckeyes, nutella buckeye balls

Servings: balls

Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup (150g) nutella
¼ cup (67g) creamy peanut butter
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter 1 stick, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups (339g) powdered sugar
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
8 oz chocolate almond bark
½ cup (85g) dark chocolate chips
Flake sea salt for garnish - optional

Instructions

Add the nutella, peanut butter, and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
½ cup (150g) nutella, ¼ cup (67g) creamy peanut butter, ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
Add the vanilla and then slowly begin adding the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, a little at a time with the mixer on low speed.
1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 cups (339g) powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Mix until a dry dough forms. The dough should hold together if you roll it into a ball– if it doesn’t, add a tablespoon of water and mix again.
Scoop out 1” portions onto a parchment lined baking sheet and then roll them into smooth balls. Place the buckeyes in the fridge for 1 hour or in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill.
Melt the chocolate bark and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds (in my microwave this took 2 minutes total, but it may vary depending on your microwave’s intensity).
8 oz chocolate almond bark, ½ cup (85g) dark chocolate chips
Place a toothpick into the center of one buckeye and dip it half way into the melted chocolate. Return to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining buckeyes. Place them back into the fridge and chill until set (about 15 minutes).
Garnish with flakey sea salt and enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Flake sea salt

Notes

The combination of chocolate almond bark and chocolate chips make the perfect dipping chocolate– it melts smoothly, with a shiny finish and a rich chocolate flavor.

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