Why Are They Called Buckeye Balls?
Buckeye balls are named after the Ohio buckeye tree. The tree produces a nut that resembles a deer’s eye, hence the name “buckeye.” The candy ball is made to look like the buckeye nut, with a chocolate coating representing the outer shell and a peanut butter filling resembling the nut’s interior. The name “buckeye balls” stuck and is commonly used to refer to the candy.