Buckeye Balls I

This is a great Christmas candy to have at home with your family or give as a gift.

• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 4 (16 ounce) jars peanut butter
• 3 ½ (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar
• 3 (12 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend together the peanut butter, sugar and melted butter. Allow to chill in refrigerator.

Step 2

Roll into 1 inch round balls and return to refrigerator.

Step 3

In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate and shortening. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 4

With a toothpick inserted in the balls, dip them into the chocolate so they look like buckeyes. Place on waxed paper and allow to set in refrigerator.