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Buckeye Cookies Recipe

Delicious peanut butter and chocolate cookies that look like buckeye nuts.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined.
  3. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth.
  5. Insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball and dip into melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter visible at the top.
  6. Place back on the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Buckeye Cookies, Chocolate, Peanut Butter
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