Buckeye nut

Buckeye, any of about six species of North American trees and shrubs in the genus Aesculus of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The name refers to the resemblance of the nutlike seed, which has a pale patch on a shiny red-brown surface, to the eye of a deer. Like many of the related Eurasian

Most Americans probably couldn't name their state tree off the top of their heads. But if you're from Ohio, we bet you could. Why is it considered good luck to have a buckeye nut in your pocket?

Buckeyes have a creamy peanut butter center and a sweet chocolate exterior. This buckeye recipe is the perfect easy candy for the holidays!

This Healthy Buckeyes Recipe is a dream come true. Made with chocolate, peanut butter, maple syrup, and other mouth watering ingredients, these buckeyes are just too good. You can't eat just one!

Our target: a sweet, snappy, and satisfying take on this Ohio favorite. We took a visit to the Eagle Family Candy Company to learn how buckeye candies are created (read about our visit here). Then we headed into the test kitchen to create our own version of this soft, creamy, and balanced peanut butter–chocolate treat. The dough is typically held together by large amounts of confectioners' sugar, but by starting with softened butter that was still cold, we created a dough with stronger…

How poisonous are buckeye nuts? Buckeyes are MODERATELY poisonous. HERE is how many you can expect to eat without getting sick...

Buckeyes and horse chestnuts belong to the soapberry family, unrelated to true chestnuts, which belong to the beech family. The nuts of both buckeyes and horse chestnuts are highly poisonous and must never be eaten.

The Original Buckeyes Recipe a.k.a. Peanut Butter Balls are perfect for gift-giving! Make your holidays merry and bright and your friends’ and family’s too! 😁

Creamy buckeyes peanut butter balls are an old-fashioned, no bake treat that's super easy to make and perfect for holiday giving!

If you love a dessert with peanut butter and chocolate you will adore these classic Buckeyes. Perfect for the holidays!