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Buckeye Balls

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Buckeye Balls

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Time

0 min

Serving

60 persons

Calories

102

Rating

4.00★ (949)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
Buckeye balls are sweet peanut butter candies dipped in melted chocolate.

Ingredients

  • sifted confectioners' sugar: 4 cups
  • ½ cups creamy peanut butter: 1 piece
  • unsalted butter: 0.5 cup (softened)
  • vanilla extract: 1 tsp
  • ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips: 6 piece
  • shortening: 2 Tbsp

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  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
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  2. Combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; mix together with your hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to coat with chocolate.
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  3. Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
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  4. Remove chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator.
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  5. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into the melted chocolate until coated. Return to the baking sheet, chocolate-side down, and remove the toothpick.
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  6. Repeat Step 5 to coat remaining balls. Refrigerate coated balls until set, about 30 minutes. Dianne
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