posted by Andy 07-18-102 5:58 PM
JudyW (@24.221.1.34 []) @ Gail's
Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Balls)
1 lb. creamy peanut butter (room temperature)
1/2 lb. butter (room temperature)
1-1/2 lb. powdered sugar (aka icing sugar)
2 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 bar paraffin
Mix peanut butter and butter together with sugar until smooth texture develops. Form small balls the size of buckeyes. Refrigerate.
Slowly melt chips and paraffin together in top of double boiler or heavy saucepan. Using a toothpick, dip cold buckeyes into chocolate until covered. Let dry on waxed paper. Remove toothpick. Makes approximately 100 candies.
From: Gretchen (@24.88.184.193 []) @ Gail's
This recipe just came in Southern Living
Buckeyes
1 (16 oz.) jar creamy peanut butter
1 C butter
1 1/2 (16 oz) packges powdered sugar
1 12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
2 tbs shortening
Beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended. Shape into 1 inch balls, and chill 10 minutes or until firm.
Microwave chocolate and shortening in glass boil at high for 1 1/2 Min or until melted, stirring twice. Dip each peanut butter ball in melted chocolate mixture until partially coated, and place on wax paper to harden. Store candy in and airtight container.
Yield 7 dozen.