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Buckeye Balls
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Buckeye Balls

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"This was a HUGE hit at Christmas! I used white chocolate and milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet. Also added a second tablespoon of shortening. Everyone loves them and can't wait for them to be made again. Did 3 double batches so we had a ton of them." - dalisn28

Yield: 18 Servings Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: American (Ohio)Main Ingredient: Buckeye

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 18 Servings
1/2 cupButter; Melted
1 poundConfectioners Sugar
2 cupsPeanut butter
1 teaspoonVanilla extract
2 cupsSemisweet chocolate chip
1 tablespoonshortening

Buckeye Balls Preparation

1. Combine the melted butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, peanut better and the vanilla together and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Roll in to 1 inch balls and place on waxed paper.

2. In the top half of a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring constantly, Use a toothpick to dip balls into the melted chocolate, leaving a small uncovered area so balls resemble buckeyes. Place balls on waxed paper. Use fingers to blend in toothpick holes. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Enjoy

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    • Calories Per Serving: 250
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    This was a HUGE hit at Christmas! I used white chocolate and milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet. Also added a second tablespoon of shortening. Everyone loves them and can't wait for them to be made again. Did 3 double batches so we had a ton of them.
    4 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 23 hours, 15 minutes ago

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