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Peanut Butter Buckeye Dip

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Peanut Butter Buckeye Dip is the perfect combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. It gives all the flavor of the beloved chocolate buckeye candy without all the work!

Overhead photo of peanut butter buckeye dip in bowl

What is a Buckeye Candy?

Buckeye candy, or chocolate buckeyes, are a peanut butter candy that is partially dipped in chocolate leaving a small circle of peanut butter uncovered in the center. The candy is named for the poisonous nut of the Ohio buckeye tree and first became popular in Ohio and neighboring states.

This sweet cream cheese dip gives all the flavor of the buckeye candy but in an easy to make dessert dip instead. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is perfect and you can find all kinds of things to dip in it like graham crackers or even pretzels if you want a little saltiness to go along with the sweet.

Key Ingredients for Chocolate Buckeye Dip

Peanut Butter Buckeye Dip ingredients
  • Cream Cheese – Full fat cream cheese works best but you can use a lower fat cream cheese too. Just be sure that you soften the cream cheese before beginning the recipe.
  • Peanut Butter – Creamy peanut butter works best in this recipe. I have also made it with sunflower butter too for a nut free option and it was just as delicious. 
  • Powdered Sugar – This is key to making it the right sweetness and consistency.
  • Frozen Whipped Topping – I use the Cool Whip brand for this but a store brand one would be fine too.
  • Chocolate Chips – This recipe uses a mix of mini chocolate chips and regular dark chocolate chips. You can choose your favorite and substitute with milk or semi-sweet chips.

Essential items for this recipe

How to Make Chocolate Buckeye Dip

The buckeye dip is so easy to make and great for a make ahead recipe that gets to spend some time in the fridge while you make other things for your meal or party. While I recommend refrigerating this for at least an hour before serving, it is delicious right after mixing.

  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth. This is easiest with a stand or hand mixer.
  • Add in the peanut butter and and beat again.
  • The powdered sugar is added, in batches, as part of the next step. You’ll want to make sure each portion is fully incorporated before adding more.
  • Fold in the whipped topping and chocolate chips. Refrigerate.
  • Right before serving, melt the dark chocolate and drizzle over top of the peanut butter buckeye candy dip.
Collage showing steps to make the buckeye dip

What to Serve with Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

  • Graham Crackers
  • Vanilla Wafers
  • Chocolate Graham Crackers
  • Chocolate Wafer Cookies
  • Strawberries
  • Apple Slices
  • Pretzels

As you can see, there are TONS of possibilities of what use for dipping with this recipe. Pick a few of your favorites and dig in.

Up close photo of finishes chocolate buckeye dip

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Shannah Coe

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces of cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces of cool whip thawed
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Beat the softened cream cheese in the mixer until smooth. Add the creamy peanut butter and let the mixer run for 1-2 minutes or until the peanut butter and cream cheese are incorporated really well. Add in the 2 Tablespoons of milk.
    6 ounces of cream cheese, 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons milk
  • Working in batches, slowly add the powdered sugar allowing each previous addition to incorporate before adding more.
    1 cup powdered sugar
  • Fold in the cool whip and mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
    8 ounces of cool whip, 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • In a medium bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips following the directions {mine said 30 seconds at 50% power; stir; additional 10 second increments until fully melted}. Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the dip and let sit for 2 minutes. Serve with cookies or graham crackers for dipping.
    1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Notes

  • Refrigeration for at least one hour is recommended. The dip tastes great immediately upon mixing but refrigeration improves the consistency and flavor.
  • You can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for the chocolate drizzle.
  • Nut free butters like sunflower or similar can be used but may change the consistency of the dip.
  • The dip can be made ahead, through step 3, and stored, covered, for up to two weeks. Drizzle with the melted chocolate just before serving for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g
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12 Comments

  1. My hubby is from Ohio, and I am sure that this dip would make him super-happy. I am pinning and making it for him sometime.

  2. This looks delicious! My friend just made some buckeye brownies…I’m going to have to tell her about this! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Pinning!

    – Brooke –

  3. Girrrrrrrl, you had me at peanut butter! This looks so amazing! Pinned! Thanks so much for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

  4. This sounds really yummy! You definitely can’t go wrong with peanut butter ๐Ÿ™‚

    One of my favorite dessert dips is key lime pie dip: diprecipecreations.com/key-lime-dip/

    I just want to dig my spoon into these sweet dips…who needs dippers? LOL

    1. Oh, I love funfetti dip too. I tried a brownie batter dip recently that was pretty good too. I’m a chocolate with peanut butter fan though so this one is my favorite so far.

  5. My calorie counter on my iPhone will not be happy with me when I make this dip. However, I am hosting a bridal shower in April that I think this would be a huge hit at! I am pinning this! Thanks.

    Thanks for linking up to our Twirl and Take a Bow Party. Hope to see you again this Tuesday!

    1. Haha…I know what you mean. I don’t think my waistline can handle this recipe too often but it is so delicious that I am willing to sacrifice to get it. This would be perfect for the bridal shower. I bet the ladies would love it!