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Buckeye Balls

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Sweet and salty peanut balls dipped in chocolate.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
  • 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsps. shortening

Details

Servings 48
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 30mins
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Line a baking sheet withwaxed paper; set aside

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioner's sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into 2-in. balls, place on baking sheet and refrigerate.

Step 3

Melt shortening and chocolate together in a small sauce pan on low heat. Stir 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 mins. to set.

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