Buckeye Balls II

Buckeye Balls II

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

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening

Directions : 

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

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.

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.

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.

Timing :

Prep : 45 m

Cook : 10 m

Ready In  :  1h 25 m