There is a surprise inside each of these delicious Bourbon Buckeyes, making them a delightful treat. These make a fun dessert for any time of day or night, especially for special occasions because they combine creamy peanut butter, bourbon, and a secret surprise.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 cup bourbon. 4 cups powdered sugar. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips. 1 tablespoon coconut oil. 24 small surprises e.g., mini chocolate chips, caramel candies, or nuts. Crushed pretzels, for garnish optional. Sea salt flakes, for garnish optional.
Instructions: Put the softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, bourbon, vanilla extract, and creamy peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Blend the ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed and take on the consistency of dough. Using your palm, flatten small portions of the peanut butter mixture. Position a tiny surprise such as a mini chocolate chip, caramel candies, or nut in the middle and encircle it with the peanut butter mixture to create a ball. For each of the 24 surprises, repeat this process. After lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the peanut butter balls on it and freeze for approximately half an hour. Melt the coconut oil and semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second bursts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in between until thoroughly melted and smooth. Dip each frozen peanut butter ball completely into the melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick. Reposition the chocolate on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper, letting any excess drip off. For extra texture and taste, you can top the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls with crushed pretzels and sea salt flakes, if you'd like. The chocolate coating should set after about an hour of refrigeration for the Bourbon Buckeyes. Present and savor your Bourbon Buckeyes, which contain a surprise! Any leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
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