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If you love the peanut butter and chocolate combo as much as I do, this buckeye dip is about to become your new go-to treat. It is creamy, fluffy, and loaded with mini chocolate chips, basically buckeye candy in a bowl that you can scoop and serve in minutes. I love making it for game day, holiday gatherings, or any time a sweet treat sounds good.
This dip captures all the rich flavor of the classic Ohio buckeye candy and whips everything together for sharing or sneaking by the spoonful. I usually reach for a salty pretzel or a crisp apple slice first, but honestly, anything scoopable will find a way to my mouth.
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Ingredients Notes
- Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese gives the dip its rich, creamy base.
- Creamy peanut butter: This is what creates that classic buckeye flavor. You can use natural peanut butter for a less sweet dip, just make sure to stir it well so the oils are fully blended.
- Vanilla extract: Adds warm, sweet flavor that enhances the peanut butter.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens the dip and helps create a smooth, fluffy texture.
- Whipped topping: Makes the dip light and airy. Homemade whipped cream works as well, although it will give you a slightly softer consistency.
- Mini chocolate chips: Regular chocolate chips or chopped chocolate can be used if you prefer larger pieces.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Buckeye Dip
Step 1:
Mix the base: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 2:
Sweeten: Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Begin mixing on low speed to avoid splatters, then increase to medium until fully combined.
Step 3:
Fold: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the dip turns light and fluffy.
Step 5:
Add chocolate: Stir in the mini chocolate chips so they’re evenly mixed throughout.
Step 6:
Serve: Spoon into a serving dish, smooth the top of the dip, and pair with pretzels, graham crackers, strawberries, apple slices, or cookies.
Step 7:
Refrigerate if needed: Chill in the fridge until serving. For the best texture, let the dip sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly.
Make Ahead & Storage Instructions
- Store: Place any leftover dip in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Freezing isn’t ideal because the whipped topping can separate as it thaws, which may give the dip a grainy texture.
- Soften: If the dip is very cold, let it sit out for about 10 minutes before serving so it softens enough to scoop easily.
- Make ahead: You can prepare this dip a day in advance. It actually tastes even better after it chills. Give it a quick stir before serving to bring back its creamy texture.
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Buckeye Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 12 ounces mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar to the bowl. Start mixing on low speed with the hand mixer to avoid a mess, then increase to medium speed and mix until fully combined and smooth.2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 cups powdered sugar
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.8 ounces whipped topping
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dip.12 ounces mini chocolate chips
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Serve immediately with pretzels, graham crackers, apple slices, Nilla Wafers, or strawberries for dipping.
- If not serving right away, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Before serving, let the dip sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier dipping.
Jenn’s Notes
- Store: Keep leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Not recommended because the whipped topping may break and become grainy after thawing.
- Soften: Let chilled dip rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
- Make ahead: This dip can be made 24 hours in advance. The flavor improves as it chills; stir before serving to refresh the texture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Fold the whipped topping gently to keep the dip fluffy.
- Add a splash of milk if the dip becomes too thick.
- Add a little powdered sugar or refrigerate the dip if it is too thin.
- Use a mix of sweet and salty dippers for the best flavor contrast.
