Buckeye Balls
Being from Columbus, OH and an Ohio State Buckeye fan, I was surprised when one of my favorite candy’s was not here in NYC. Again, I am a peanut butter and chocolate freak so this one is a big hitter for me. Ohio’s state nut is the Buckeye. It is poisonous to eat a real one, but incredible to eat the candy that looks like it! They are also fun to make! Enjoy a bit of Ohio!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (I use creamy JIF)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli chocolate chips)
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate.
- Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.
- Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
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