Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Dessert / Cookies: Buckeye Balls

From Kathy Lysen

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon shortening

Directions
Combine the melted butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and the vanilla together and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on waxed paper.

In the top half of a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring constantly. Use a toothpick to dip balls into the melted chocolate, leaving a small uncovered area so balls resemble buckeyes. Place balls on waxed paper. Use fingers to blend in toothpick holes. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Enjoy!

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