Buckeye Balls II

Buckeye Balls II

These are chocolate-covered balls of peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Buckeye Balls II
Buckeye Balls II
Buckeye Balls II
Buckeye Balls II

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

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