Buckeyes For Days

Introduce

Chef :

angela.walston

Buckeyes For Days

These little candies are sinfully rich and delicious! Perfect for a sweet treat for Christmas. If you prepare Christmas tins filled with cookies for parties, family and or friends this is a perfect addition!

Ingredient

2 cup

creamy peanut butter

1/2

stick butter (unsalted) softened

3 3/4 cup

powdered sugar (16oz. box)

2 cup

semi sweet chocolate morsels

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

wax paper

large cookie sheets

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Line 2 large baking sheets with wax paper.

* Step 2

Beat peanut butter and softened butter in large mixing bowl until creamy.

* Step 3

Beat in powdered sugar until mixture holds together and is moistened. Shape into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheets lined with wax paper. Place in freezer for 1 hour.

* Step 4

Just before you remove peanut butter balls from the freezer; melt chocolate morsels and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a bowl uncovered in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Add an additional 10-15 seconds if needed. Stir till smooth.

* Step 5

Dip peanut butter centers in chocolate using a toothpick, leaving a small portion of the center uncovered. Shake off excess chocolate. Return to waxed baking sheets. With the back of a spoon gently smooth out holes created by the toothpick. Refrigerate until set. Place in covered containers and keep refrigerated.

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