Buckeye Balls

Buckeye balls are delicious chocolate-covered balls of sweetened peanut butter. Don't panic — this recipe makes 5 dozen so there are plenty to share!

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.

Step 2

Place confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla into a large bowl; mix together with your hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared baking sheet; refrigerate until ready to coat.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Remove balls from the refrigerator; insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Return to baking sheet, chocolate-side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.