9 Buckeye Recipes From Classic to Creative

From traditional buckeye candy to cookies and cheesecake, these 9 buckeye recipes are perfect for fall. Classic and creative treats!

As someone from Ohio, buckeye candy is more than just a dessert; it’s a fall tradition. The perfect peanut butter and chocolate combo is unbeatable during football season.

This article features nine recipes, ranging from classic candies to buckeye cookies, as well as buckeye desserts like cheesecake, cupcakes and more. Whether you want the original or something new, these all bring the iconic chocolate peanut butter flavor everyone loves.

1

Homemade Buckeyes

The classic chocolate and peanut butter dessert that everyone loves. Perfect for holidays and family gatherings. Our recipe features tips and tricks for the easiest and best tasting buckeye candy.

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2

Buckeye Brownie Cookies

Easy brownie batter cookies topped with the peanut butter filling of buckeyes, topped with melted chocolate. This recipe reigns as one of our most loved cookie recipes of all time!

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3

Buckeye No Bake Cookies

These cookies are a variation of the Buckeye Brownie Cookies with a twist! With a traditional no-bake cookie base that's loaded with peanut butter and chocolate, this treat is packed with double the buckeye flavor!

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4

Cookie Dough Buckeyes

Edible cookie dough (no eggs needed) wrapped in peanut butter buckeye filling and dipped in chocolate! This dessert is the combination you didn't even know you needed!

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5

Buckeye Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes made with cake mix topped with fluffy peanut butter buttercream frosting, then dipped in dark chocolate and garnished with a buckeye. These show-stopping cupcakes are excellent for entertaining!

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6

Buckeye Cheesecake

Rich, decadent peanut butter cheesecake with a layer of thick chocolate ganache. It only takes about 10 minutes to assemble, making it easy to master this delicious dessert!

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7

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Hearty chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars are topped with a layer of creamy peanut butter and a thick layer of decadent chocolate ganache. Decorate the top with a simple buckeye!

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8

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes

These pancakes are a fun treat to make for a fall brunch or Ohio State game day! Peanut butter filling is layered between chocolate pancakes for the perfect balance of buckeye flavor.

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9

Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is an easy no bake dessert with a cookie crumb crust, peanut butter cheesecake, and chocolate gelato. While it's not specifically buckeye themed, I felt like this recipe deserved a spot on this roundup. It's chilled, rich, and so easy!

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