Buckeyes

These are chocolate-covered balls of peanut butter and confectioners' sugar. 5 dozen

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist

• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup butter, softened

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 2 tablespoons shortening

Directions Instructions Checklist

• Step 1 Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.

• Step 2 In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons 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 lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally 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 minutes to set.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 204 calories; protein 3.7g; carbohydrates 22.8g; fat 12g; cholesterol 8.1mg; sodium 81.2mg.