Buckeye Dip

This Buckeye Dip is the ultimate dessert dip for parties, game day or a simple afternoon snack.  Inspired by the Buckeye candy, this creamy, dreamy sweet dip is packed full of peanut butter, cream cheese, marshmallow cream and mini chocolate chips.

Whether it’s football season, the holidays, served on a fruit board, or just a regular old summer afternoon, serve this sweet dip with cookies, pretzels or even apple slices and it is sure to hit the spot.

Buckeye Dip Recipe

If you are a peanut butter and chocolate fan, then Buckeye dip will basically taste like heaven on earth.  This ooey gooey chocolate peanut butter dip with cream cheese and marshmallow cream is one of the best dessert dip recipes out there.

It requires no ovens, no temperature checks, no special equipment, and it comes together in just about 10 minutes.  Buckeye dip also stores really well in the fridge, so be sure and make plenty because it’s sure to be a hit. 

Buckeye Dessert Dippers

We like to serve this sweet dip with a variety of dippers, including:

• Graham crackers
• Teddy Grahams
• Wafer cookies
• Plain pretzels
• Chocolate covered pretzels
• Apple slices
• Crostini

Key Ingredients

• Cream Cheese should be at room temperature so that it mixes well with the other ingredients.  If you forget to pull it out ahead of time, you can also transfer it to a microwave-safe container and heat for about 10 seconds at a time to take the chill off (but be careful not to melt it).
• Powdered Sugar – it’s always a good idea to sift your powdered sugar to get rid of any lumps.
• Peanut Butter – you can use creamy or chunky.  It’s all about what you prefer.
• Marshmallow Fluff – you can purchase this marshmallow cream at the store, or we have also given you simple directions on how to make your own in the microwave using marshmallows and water.
• Mini Chocolate Chips – we prefer the mini ones because they are a good size for dipping.
• Dippers – choose from a variety of your favorite treats to dip with, including cookies, pretzels and apple slices.

How to Make Buckeye Dip

1. Mix.  In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl using a spatula, add the room temperature cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.  Using the paddle attachment, cream of medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
2. Fold in the marshmallow cream and chocolate.  Add the marshmallow cream and mix in until well incorporated, then add the mini chocolate chips and fold in by hand.
3. Serve.  Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a few extra mini chocolate chips.  Serve with your favorite cookies, graham crackers or pretzels.  Enjoy!

How to Make Marshmallow Cream Substitute

Often, you’ll see Buckeye Dip with Cool Whip.  The Cool Whip is there because it’s delicious, but also because it helps lighten things up.

We decided to take that idea, but use marshmallow cream instead.  If you don’t happen to have it on hand, it’s simple to make your own!

1. In a microwave-safe bowl add 8 oz mini marshmallows, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water over the marshmallows.
2. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then heat for an additional 30 seconds if needed.
3. Stir and repeat if necessary, then use immediately.

Recipe Variations

Here are some tasty recipe variation ideas for Buckeye Dip:

• Reese’s Pieces: Mix crushed Reese’s Pieces candies into the dip and serve with pretzels or graham crackers for dipping.
• Cookie Dough: Fold chunks of edible cookie dough into the dip.
• Salted Caramel: Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the dip for a sweet and salty flavor combination.
• Toffee: Fold crushed toffee bits into the dip for a crunchy toffee flavor that pairs well with the creamy peanut butter and chocolate.
• Nutella: Swirl Nutella into the dip instead of peanut butter. Serve with sliced bananas or strawberries for dipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing Instructions

• Refrigerator: Buckeye Dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.  You may want to pull from the fridge and mix it up again just before serving.  This can be done either in a large bowl with a spatula, or back in the kitchen aid on low speed with the paddle attachment.

More Easy Dessert Dip Recipes

• Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
• Chocolate Fondue
• Pumpkin Fluff Dip
• No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
• Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip
• Cherry Cheesecake Dip
• More No Bake Dessert Recipes

More of the Best Peanut Butter Recipes

• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
• Peanut Butter Balls
• Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
• Caramel Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
• Peanut Butter S’mores Cups
• Peanut Butter Cookies
• More Appetizers
• More Desserts

Buckeye Dip is the perfect quick and easy snack to make for game day, holidays or any other time of year.  This ooey gooey peanut butter chocolate chip dip is mixed with marshmallow cream for an out-of-this-world dipping delight.