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buckeyes

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Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
@kitchengallery
Louisville, KY

Don't be afraid to use the paraffin wax. It does really well in melted chocolate. It doesn't change the taste. It will help the chocolate go farther, provide a glossy look when the chocolate hardens, and help the chocolate harden up better.

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yield 4 dozen buckeyes
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For buckeyes

  • 1 c
    peanut butter
  • 1/2
    stick unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2
    12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/8
    one bar of paraffin wax

How To Make buckeyes

  • 1
    Place wax paper onto cookie sheets and set aside.
  • 2
    Cream peanut butter and butter together. Add sugar a little at a time. Make sure to mix well. Mixture should not be too sticky. Roll mixture into 1" balls.
  • 3
    Melt chocolate and wax together in a double boiler. Dip balls into chocolate. Leave a small portion of the ball uncoated. Use a toothpick to remove ball from chocolate. Let cool on wax paper. Store in cool place.
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