Buckeye Balls
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dinner ๐Ÿ”ฅ Medium

Buckeye Balls

Buckeye balls are delicious chocolate-covered balls of sweetened peanut butter. Don't panic โ€” this recipe makes 5 dozen so there are plenty to share!

Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
85 min
Servings
60

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; mix together with your hands to form a smooth stiff dough.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to coat with chocolate.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat. Remove chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into the melted chocolate until coated. Return to the baking sheet, chocolate-side down, and remove the toothpick.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Repeat Step 5 to coat remaining balls. Refrigerate coated balls until set, about 30 minutes.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (60 servings total)

102
Calories
2 g
Protein
11 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
41 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15171/buckeye-balls-ii/
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