Saturday, November 22, 2008

Dessert / Cookies: Buckeye Candy

From Jackie Schuler

Ingredients
2 cups creamy peanut butter (not all-natural)
¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
3 ¼ cups (16 oz box) powdered sugar
2 cups (12 oz package) Nestle’s Semi-sweet chocolate morsels
2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening

Directions
Line baking sheets with wax paper.

Beat peanut butter and butter in large bowl until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar until mixture holds together and is moistened. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on prepared baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour.

Melt morsels and shortening in medium, microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute. Stir. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring until just melted.

Dip peanut butter centers into melted chocolate using a wooden pick, leaving a portion of the center uncovered. Shake off excess chocolate and scrape bottom of candy on side of bowl. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is set. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

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