I've tried making buckeye candy a few times...but they always turn out soft and mushy. I followed my recipe exactly. The ones at Cracker Barrel are nice and firm (and LOVELY!). How can I make them like that?
Hi - can you share your recipe and maybe someone can give some suggestions. I use my mom's recipe (having grown up in the buckeye state these were a staple during the holidays - yum) and I can PM that to you if you wish.
sure, plus any instructions would be great! I found mine online, I think Kraft or Nestle.
I made 400 of these for a wedding reception last summer. They turned out really well. I found you need less butter than most recipes call for. Here is a thread where I asked for help and got a recipe from a member that makes them a lot.
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-3370503-.html#3370503
There is a recipe for buckeye's on this site with a 5 rating let me see if I can find it
I think cakesbyjess posted the recipe which is the same one as she posted in my thread which I linked above.
Here's the one I was talking about:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-4673-0-Buckeyes.html
I think cakesbyjess posted the recipe which is the same one as she posted in my thread which I linked above.
Yes, These are indeed the same recipes. Must be a good one
Yes, that is the same recipe I used. I found the trick to them being more firm is the parrafin in the chocolate. I think I even used just a little more than the recipe because it was August in 100 degree temp. I got food grade parrafin at my local cake and candy supply store.
So will those stay out at room temp and the peanut butter part will still be relatively firm?
Yes, they will. I made 400 last August when it was over 100, bagged them 3 to a bag - 150 bags and 50 more scattered around a cupcake tower. They did fine and the bride was very happy with them. It was in inside venue, so a/c; but still hot and humid. They did great at room temp. I made the balls, then froze the balls and dipped them while frozen.
Yeah, I did that too, but it seemed like when they thawed, they got mushy. I will definitely try the recipe from this site next time. Maybe my recipe didn't have enough sugar in it.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to package these to sell? I am interested in something more like a box or plastic container that will hold about a dozen. TIA
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