Description

Buckeye Dip is a creamy, peanut butter and chocolate chip dessert dip inspired by the classic Buckeye candy. This no-cook, quick-to-make recipe combines smooth cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and sweet powdered sugar folded with fluffy whipped topping and mini chocolate chips for a luscious treat perfect for parties or casual snacking. Serve with pretzels, graham crackers, apple slices, Nilla Wafers, or strawberries.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Mix-ins

8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
12 ounces mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

Combine Cream Cheese and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add Vanilla and Powdered Sugar: Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar to the bowl. Start mixing on low speed to avoid a mess, then increase to medium speed and mix until fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
Fold in Whipped Topping: Using a spatula, gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the whipped topping.
Incorporate Mini Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly so they are distributed throughout the dip.
Transfer to Serving Bowl: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth the top using a spatula for a clean presentation.
Serve Immediately: Serve the dip right away with dipping options such as pretzels, graham crackers, apple slices, Nilla Wafers, or strawberries.
Store if Not Serving Right Away: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve to keep the dip fresh.
Prep Before Serving: Remove from the refrigerator and let the dip sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to scoop and dip.

Notes

This dip is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Letting the dip come to room temperature before serving improves its texture and ease of dipping.
Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture; chunky peanut butter will change the mouthfeel.
Mini chocolate chips are recommended for better distribution, but regular chocolate chips can be chopped and used as well.
Serve with a variety of dippers to cater to different tastes and textures.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American