The Buckeye Lady began as founder Alicia Hindman's way to give back to those in need. Following the loss of her brother Jeremy, The Buckeye Lady was born as a way to help her navigate her grief and continue her philanthropic work. They serve up more than 75 flavors of traditional and stuffed varieties, including their best-selling puppy chow stuffed buckeye. Here's their recipe for the nostalgic treat that you can make at home.
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 box (about 6 cups) Rice Chex cereal
1–2 cups powdered sugar (enough to coat)
In a microwave-safe bowl (or using a stovetop double boiler), melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth. Stir often to avoid burning.
Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and cover in the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture. Stir until well-coated.
Place coated cereal into a large zip-top bag or lidded container. Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake until all pieces are evenly covered.
Spread the mix out on parchment paper to cool, then enjoy!
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for extra crunch.