Once they’re firm (not hard as rocks, just firm), transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Squeeze out every last molecule of air. Air is the enemy—it causes freezer burn, which makes your Buckeyes taste like a frozen regret sandwich. Use a straw to suck out the air if you have to; just don’t inhale a stray Buckeye. That would be a tragic waste.
Ohio Buckeye Candy Recipe - Cooking with Mamma C
Here’s a surprising fact: Buckeyes can last up to three months in the freezer. But I’ve tested them after six months, and they were still edible—just a little less sassy. The peanut butter flavor actually deepens a bit, like a fine wine, if wine were made of sugar and happiness.
Thawing: The Slo-Mo Magic
Now, how do you un-freeze them? Don’t be a savage. Do not microwave them. That turns the chocolate into a streaky mess and the peanut butter into lava. Instead, move them to the fridge for two to three hours. Then let them sit on the counter for 15 minutes. This gentle thaw keeps the chocolate snap and the center creamy.
If you’re impatient (and who isn’t?), you can eat them frozen solid. I’ve done this at 2 AM, standing in front of the freezer in my pajamas. It’s like a Buckeye popsicle—crunchy on the outside, then a sudden pillow of peanut butter. Weirdly addictive. But the texture is slightly more crumbly, so you might lose a few crumbs to the freezer floor. The floor fairies thank you.
Buckeye Candy - Amanda's Cookin' - Candy
