chocolate/peanutbutter buckeyes

Name: Chocolate/Peanutbutter Buckeyes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) peanut butter, creamy; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 teaspoon(s) real vanilla extract; 4 cup(s) sifted confectioners' sugar; 6 ounce(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable shortening

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Patty Ward

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Updated on Jul 27, 2011

The Buckeye tree is the official tree for Ohio. These candy treats look similar to the buckeyes on the tree. These are very good. Full of peanut butter! Try to eat just one :)

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 30 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make chocolate/peanutbutter buckeyes

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, vanilla and confectioners sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 tsps 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 simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth and remove from heat.
Step 4

Remove ball from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into 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. Enjoy!!
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