12ozpackage semi-sweet chocolate chips(could also use milk or dark chocolate or a mix)
1tablespoonCrisco shortening
Instructions
Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove top.
¾ cup butter
In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment mix together the melted butter and 3 cups of the powdered sugar. Add the peanut butter and continue mixing until it is smooth. Add in the milk and vanilla.
3 ¾ cup powdered sugar, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Mix in enough of the remaining powdered sugar (add ¼ cup a time) so the dough becomes firm and a little crumbly (almost like playdough). see photo:
Roll the mixture into ½-1 inch balls (this dough is very sweet so I like them on the smaller side). Put them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Pop them in the fridge and chill for 1 hour.
Melt the chocolate chips and shortening together in a small saucepan over low heat OR in the microwave (60 seconds, stir, 30 seconds, stir, 30 seconds, stir).
12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon Crisco shortening
Using a fork or toothpick pick up the peanut butter balls and dip ¾ of each ball in the melted chocolate. Place them back on the wax paper. Pop back in the fridge for about 30 minutes for the chocolate to set up.
Storing & Freezing
Store the Buckeyes in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze the buckeyes for up to 3 months. Thaw on a baking sheet in the fridge overnight.
Notes
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