Buckeye Balls

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Creamy peanut butter balls dipped in decadent chocolate make these easy Buckeye Balls the perfect no-bake treat to enjoy during the holidays, or anytime!

Prep Time 1

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings buckeyes

Author Crissy Page

Ingredients

1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
½ cup butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅛ teaspoon salt
3½ cups confectioners’ sugar
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Instructions

Using an electric mixer, beat together peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar a little at a time until well combined. Shape into balls using approximately 2 teaspoons in each ball. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper. Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before dipping.
Meanwhile, in a double boiler over low heat, melt together the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring often, until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small bowl for dipping.
Insert a toothpick into each ball and dip into the chocolate leaving a little of the peanut butter showing on the top. Place back on the cookie sheet, remove the toothpick and refrigerate until chocolate is set.

Notes

I used a small metal bowl set overtop a small saucepan of simmering water to melt the chocolate.

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