posted by SandyOH 07-16-102 2:39 AM
Buckeyes
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, at room temperature
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) package real chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Cream the butter, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla. Form into small (buckeye-size) balls and refrigerate overnight.
Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in the top of a double boiler. Stick a toothpick in the candy ball and dip it into the chocolate mixture. Leave part of the ball uncovered so it resembles a buckeye, but cover the toothpick hole. Place on waxed paper to cool and harden. (These candies can be frozen.)
Yield: 3-4 dozen
Source: Cincinnati Recipe Treasury