Easy Buckeye Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter not all natural
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and vanilla with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
- 2
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated after each addition. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
30 min - 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Chill the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a small bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving in 30-second increments just until melted.
- 5
Place a toothpick into the peanut butter center of each ball and dip in chocolate leaving a little bit of the peanut butter peeking out the top.
- 6
Place on the same parchment lined pan and chill in the refrigerator until set.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 48 servings)
