Washington State Buckeyes

HORSE CHESTNUTS.   As kids, we used these spiked balls as artillery during neighborhood play (ouch). I grew up thinking the nuts insides were chestnuts - the kind you roasted on an open fire. As an adult, my palate prefers another chestnut - or Buckeyes as they call 'em back east. That's New York east, not Ohio east.

NO OVEN REQUIRED.  These fall into the quintessential No Bake category - a quick and easy treat featuring the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate. The boys at BAKED veer from the traditional recipe of rolled balls with powdered sugar and peanut butter - adding their own twist:  graham cracker crumbs. It gives these chestnuts a unique texture and flavor. Their dark chocolate coating, much like a fresh coat of Smucker's Magic Shell, is Pound Plus - direct from our brand-spanking-new, incredibly-staffed, first-ever Trader Joe's store. Can you tell I'm a bit elated? This 72% dark chocolate takes the edge off the powerfully-sweet confection. Set these out on your holiday table and watch them disappear. They come pre-shelled, without the spikes.


Grab the recipe and view all the festive BAKED BAKERS' BALLS  over on BAKED SUNDAY MORNINGS. 

 – mike