Easy Buckeyes Recipe

I didn't know at the time I shot this video that it would be the last I'd shoot in this kitchen. We have wanted to live and raise our kids on a farm on the east coast for quite a while and when the chance presented itself we just said lets do it and do it now! I believe sometimes in life you just have to go for it and make the life you want to live happen. We lived in this house when we got married, when we had our kids, and when one day Brian said to me "Why don't you try making videos of your recipes?" Though I was a terrified deer in headlights, I'm so glad I gave it a go because thats how I got to meet all of you. I can't tell you how much I enjoy being in the kitchen with all of you week after week as we celebrate our love of good food. You see, I believe one of the best ways to show people you care is to go to the effort of making a lovely meal for them and I love being able to help you all do that for the people in your lives. So as we say goodbye to this kitchen, my heart is filled with so much gratitude for the opportunity it gave me and at the same time so much excitement for whats to come. ❤️John

I love it when John mentions the mistakes of baking he's committed in the past. Helps me a lot to avoid doing the same. Thank you so much!!

When he said "so my balls" then looks at the camera and says "of peanut butter". He is human like the rest of us.

6:57: Is no one going to comment on: "So my balls - (pause) - of peanut butter..."

These are a staple here in the buckeye state; my husband can eat a whole batch in one sitting.

"I am not living that shortening life" I approve 🤣

Each of John's Buckeye's: Perfect Walnut Shape Mine: Walnut Shape, Marble, finger, Tire....😂🤣😂

I am a Buckeye from Ohio and we make these all the time. They are actually named after the nut, Buckeye’s! They are especially popular during football season. Go Ohio State Buckeyes !!!!!

Buckeyes are a nut-like seed from the Horse Chestnut or Buckeye Tree that look just like the candy but unlike your beautiful confection, are not edible. While I’ve heard of black eyed pease and buck eye beans, I’ve never heard of Buckeyed peas, and neither has google. Sorry if this reads as snarky, I totally don’t mean it to. Love that you shared your recipe for buckeyes and can’t wait to see the new kitchen!

I cant tell you how much I enjoy your videos. The way you explain everything. Your videos are a definite go to when i need help. I have a small home based baking business and I find myself always pushing myself out of my comfort zone lol. After watching your videos it inspires me that i can do it. Thank you

I'm from the buckeyes state and I make candy buckeyes every Christmas.. I use a small cookie scoop to measure out my peanut butter balls it makes it so much faster.

I’ve never made a cookie a day in my life. I love Buckeyes. You did a great job explaining and made it easy for guys like me who are not good at making cookies. Mine turned out great using your recipe. Thank u!

My grandsons love these, thank you Tracey from Austin Texas😍😍

I’d never heard of these until a friend gifted me some for Xmas. I loved them so and after a few years she moved away. Now I can make them!

Your video is my second one about this recipe, and yours is tops! I love the hint about not using the freezer because they will sweat, and the addition of vanilla sounds good. Thanks.

Thanks for the helpful hints. I've been making these for years and you've made it that much easier for me. Merry Christmas from Kentucky to you and your family and might I just add, you've got a wonderful family to boot.

I watch tons of your videos, you are truly talented!

You can tell that he truly LOVES cooking that he enjoys the little mistakes and appreciates that tiny vanilla drop

I’m from Ontario, Canada and hadn’t heard of buckeye’s until the recipe started showing up on my recommendations more than once these past few months. You have always been the most entertaining, clear and precise baker to watch so it was your recipe I followed. They turned out great and look just like your’s and taste fantastic. They will be served with the other cookies on the cookie platter Christmas Day. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you and your’s.

Watching this made me really happy! Every year around Christmas time, I would make buckeyes with my Oma. It was a huge family ordeal and we all got together once a year to do it. She's since passed away due to cancer, but my family still makes buckeyes every year in her honor. We love to share the recipe with others and share the buckeyes we make with our friends! While I know this isn't her recipe (obviously!) it's nice to see the recipe get shared! Hopefully this will inspire some family traditions as well! I love watching your videos, but this one is just special to me. Thanks for always working so hard and sharing yummy recipes with us! Good luck with the move as well! <3