Buckeye Balls
Simple delicious chocolate covered balls of peanut butter. These are wonderful anytime of the year!
Servings 30 servings
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp shortening
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper and wet aside
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using about 2 tsp of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan. Insert wooden toothpick into each ball and refrigerate
- In a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, add semi-sweet chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave in 30 second intervals stirring after each interval until melted and smooth
- Remove balls from refrigerator. Dip each ball into melted chocolate. Place on prepared baking sheet chocolate side down. Repeat with remaining balls and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until set. Remove toothpicks and serve