Buckeyes are a favorite recipe – creamy Peanut Butter Balls dipped in chocolate.
Ingredients :
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter not all natural
½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
Directions :
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and vanilla with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated after each addition. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Chill the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes.
Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a small bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving in 30-second increments just until melted.
Place a toothpick into the peanut butter center of each ball and dip in chocolate leaving a little bit of the peanut butter peeking out the top.
Place on the same parchment lined pan and chill in the refrigerator until set.
