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Buckeye Balls Recipe

Delicious peanut butter and chocolate treats that resemble the nut of the buckeye tree.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Peanut Butter creamy
  • ½ cup Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tablespoons Shortening

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until well blended.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until mixture is smooth and stiff.
  3. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Insert a toothpick into each ball.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening together, stirring until smooth.
  6. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter visible at the top to resemble a buckeye. Place back on the parchment paper.
  7. Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Chocolate, No Bake, Peanut Butter
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