Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 Cups Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, (Softened)
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Cups Confectioner's Sugar, (Or More As Needed)
  • 2 Cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Shortening

Instruction

  • Add peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand-held electric mixer, cream together ingredients well blended.
  • Gradually mix in confectioners sugar, beating until well combined.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 60 minutes. 
  • In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening on high for 45 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir vigorously. If needed, microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until mixture is melted. 
  • Remove peanut butter balls from freezer. Insert a toothpick in the top center of a peanut butter ball and dip 3/4 of the ball, into melted chocolate, leaving the top without chocolate. allow excess chocolate to drip. Place back on the baking tray.
  • Remove the toothpick and smooth out the hole with a small offset spatula or your fingertip.
  • Allow chocolate to set before serving. Buckeye's can be served at room temperature or cold. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.