Posted by: Leslie in AK 08-01-99 8:31
Buckeyes
1 lb. margarine, room temperature
3 lbs. peanut butter, chunky
3 lbs. powdered sugar
3 12-oz. pkgs. chocolate chips
3/4 slab paraffin
Mix margarine, peanut butter and powdered sugar together with hands.
It will be very stiff.
Shape heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
In top of double boiler, melt paraffin and chocolate chips.
Stick a toothpick into peanut butter balls and dip into melted chocolate, leaving a little uncovered spot at top.
Place buckeyes on cookie sheets lined with waxed paper.
After they have set briefly, remove toothpicks and use your fingertip to gently smooth tops to cover toothpick holes.
Place entire tray in freezer for about 1 hour.
For storage, layer buckeyes between sheets of waxed paper in tightly sealed container.
Candies will keep in freezer for several months.
Makes about 350 pieces