BUCKEYE BALLS
This
recipe for buckeye balls is the classic peanut butter balls dipped in dark or
white chocolate.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword buckeye
balls, peanut butter balls
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total
Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Calories 212 kcal
Author Dinner
at the Zoo
Ingredients
·
1
1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
·
1/2 cup butter at
room temperature
·
3
1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
·
8 ounces chocolate
chips or candy melts/almond bark can be dark chocolate, white chocolate or
both
·
1 tablespoon vegetable
shortening
·
optional:
1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1.
Place
the peanut butter, butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Mix until the
ingredients are incorporated, then knead with your hands until a smooth dough
forms.
2.
Shape
the dough into tablespoon sized balls and place on a sheet pan that's been
lined with parchment paper.
3.
Refrigerate
the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes.
4.
Place
the chocolate chips and shortening in a medium bowl. If using 2 types of
chocolate, place 4 ounces of each chocolate with 1 tablespoon shortening into 2
bowls.
5.
Microwave
the chocolate in 30 second intervals or until melted. Stir until smooth and
thoroughly combined.
6.
Remove
the buckeye balls from the fridge. Use a toothpick to pick up each ball and and
dip it into the melted chocolate. Quickly roll the ball in sprinkles if using
(optional). Repeat with each ball. Use your finger to smooth over the top of
each ball to remove the mark from the toothpick.
7.
Refrigerate
for 30 minutes or until set, then serve.
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