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buckeyes-recipe

Buckeyes Recipe

Delicious peanut butter and chocolate treats that resemble the nuts of the Ohio buckeye tree.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Peanut butter
  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 6 cups Powdered sugar
  • 4 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons Shortening

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
  2. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth.
  4. Insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball and dip into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter visible at the top.
  5. Place back on the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Buckeyes, Chocolate, Peanut Butter
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