Sunday, March 23, 2008

Everyone's Favorite. . . Buckeyes!

BUCKEYES

Ingredients
1/2 cup Creamy or Chunky Peanut Butter
3/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups confectioners sugar
1 package (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 cup)

Directions
Line baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper; set aside.
In medium bowl, combine Creamy Peanut Butter and 1/2 cup Spread until blended. Gradually stir in sugar.
On cutting board or flat surface, knead peanut butter mixture until smooth. Shape mixture into 54 (3/4-inch) balls. Arrange balls on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and 1/4 cup Spread over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Using 2 forks, dip balls into chocolate, covering 2/3 of ball and leaving one side exposed to resemble buckeyes. Return to baking sheet.
Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Makes: about 54 buckeyes
Preparation Time: 45 Minute(s)
Cook Time: 5 Minute(s)
Chill Time: 1 Hour(s)

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