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Buckeye Balls Recipe

Buckeye Balls Recipe

Make Buckeye Balls Recipe: creamy peanut-butter centers dipped in glossy chocolate for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat.

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Yield5

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the butter and peanut butter

In a medium bowl, use a wooden or silicone spoon to blend the softened butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and well combined. The warm butter helps create a silky base so everything incorporates without lumps.

Step 2: Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, then knead

Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the powdered sugar, the vanilla and a pinch of salt. When the mixture gets too thick to stir, turn it out onto a clean surface and knead by hand. Slowly work in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar until the dough is pliable and not too sticky.

Step 3: Scoop and chill the centers

Use a small cookie scoop to portion the peanut-butter mixture evenly, then roll each portion into a ball with your hands. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze them for 15 minutes; this firms them up for dipping.

Step 4: Melt the chocolate with shortening

Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short 30 second bursts, stirring between each, until the chocolate is smooth and glossy. A double boiler works great if you prefer stovetop melting.

Step 5: Dip and leave the tops exposed

Stick a toothpick in the top of a frozen peanut butter ball and dip it into the melted chocolate, covering the sides and bottom but leaving a little of the top peanut butter exposed to keep that classic Buckeye look. Place the dipped ball back on the parchment and use your finger tip to smooth the small hole made by the toothpick.

Step 6: Set and enjoy

Return the tray to the freezer for another 15 minutes so the chocolate sets quickly. Once firm, remove the toothpick, smooth the hole if needed, and enjoy. Store as below for best results.

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