Buckeye Dip is smooth and creamy with the best peanut butter flavor. It is the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Serve with graham cracker sticks, fruit and more.

Buckeye dip in a bowl with dippers around it.
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Buckeye dip is the perfect combination of all the flavors of traditional buckeye balls. This dip is made with confectioners sugar, peanut butter, cool whip and more.

If you love peanut butter balls, this sweet treat will be a hit and it’s so quick and easy. It is called buckeye because in Ohio the state tree is the buckeye and it resembles it. We also love to make Buckeye Pie and Buckeye Bars.

Why This Recipe Works

This dip combines everything you love about the peanut butter mixed with powdered sugar and dipped in chocolate treat into a fabulous dip.

This candy is particularly popular during football season on game day at Ohio State University.

It is one of our favorite easy dessert dips.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Buckeye dip - cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, whipped cream, mini chocolate chips.
  • Cream Cheese. Softened at room temperature.
  • Powdered Sugar. Sifted until smooth.
  • Creamy Peanut Butter. Creamy is best in this recipe.
  • Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
  • Whipped Topping. You can also use Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.
  • Mini Chocolate Chips. The miniature size is perfect in this dip.

Find the entire ingredients for this recipe at the bottom of the page.

How to Make Buckeye Dip

Cream cheese in bowl.

Step 1. Combine the cream cheese and peanut butter.

Cream cheese and peanut butter combined.

Step 2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. 

Chocolate stirred into bowl.

Step 3. Carefully add the cool and chocolate. Gently stir until combined. Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Dip in bowl surround by dippers on a platter.

Step 4. Then the dip is ready to serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy! 

Storage

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to a week. Stir before serving.

This dip stores easily and the leftovers taste great. You can also make this dip in advance for parties or special occasions to save time.

Just make sure to store it inside a good container and you will be party ready. This is a great way to save time for events and such.

As long as it is stored properly, it will last up to a week.

Serving Ideas

  • Chocolate graham crackers
  • Honey Graham Crackers
  • Graham Crackers
  • Vanilla Wafers
  • Apple Slices. Red and green apples look great and taste delicious.
  • Pretzels. Try using twists, squares or any variety you love.
  • Strawberries

As you can see, the ideas are endless for dippers to serve with Buckeye Dip. We like to arrange an assortment of options so everyone can choose their favorites.

It is perfect for a party and looks great too. Everyone will enjoy choosing from an assortment of yummy dipping options.

Buckeye dip in a bowl with dippers around it.

Expert Tips

  • Allow to chill before serving. Let the dip chill for 2 hours before serving. This will give the flavors time to combine.
  • Add the chocolate chips and whipped topping carefully. Don’t use the electric mixer for this step. Carefully fold in these ingredients by hand into the mixture.
  • Chocolate drizzle. If you want to add extra chocolate, drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the dip before serving. This extra layer of chocolate will make it even more decadent.
  • Softened cream cheese. The dip will combine easier with softened cream cheese. Allow it to set at room temperature before adding to the dip and combining for a smooth consistency.
  • Chocolate Chips. You can use milk chocolate, semi sweet or dark chocolate. Any of these would make great options for the dip.

More Easy Dessert Dip Recipes

Everyone will love this sweet dip loaded with peanut butter and chocolate. It is amazing and absolutely effortless to make with all the flavor of buckeye candies. Make it today for a tasty treat and leave a comment!

Buckeye Dip

5 from 8 votes
Buckeye Dip is smooth and creamy with the best peanut butter flavor. It is the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Serve with graham cracker sticks, fruit and more.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cover and Chill 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 551

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 8 ounces Whipped Topping
  • 12 ounces Mini Chocolate Chips
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Instructions

  • Beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
  • Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  • Gently stir in the whipped topping and mini chocolate chips.
  • Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Then the dip is ready to serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 551kcal, Carbohydrates 60g, Protein 10g, Fat 32g, Saturated Fat 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4g, Monounsaturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0.1g, Cholesterol 28mg, Sodium 222mg, Potassium 200mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 54g, Vitamin A 398IU, Vitamin C 0.2mg, Calcium 91mg, Iron 1mg

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Hi, I’m Carrie. Welcome to Desserts on a Dime!

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  1. Cathy says:

    5 stars
    This was a big hit at a retirement party!! Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe! I will definitely make it again!