Buckeye Balls

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Buckeye Balls

  • Total time: 1 Hour
  • Servings: 2-3 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 4 Cups Sifted Confectioners' Sugar
  • 6 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening

Directions

  • 1)

    Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.

  • 2)

    In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate.

  • 3)

    Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.

  • 4)

    Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Notes

Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/15171/buckeye-balls-ii/

An alternative recipe is here (along with video)