Buckeyes
Sarah makes these for our building’s holiday party. They go quickly.
Buckeyes
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
6 cups confectioners’ sugar
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, vanilla, butter, and confectioners’ sugar. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Press a toothpick into the top of each ball (to be used later as the handle for dipping) and chill in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt them in a microwave on high for one minute. Stir and nuke for additional 15 second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted. Dip frozen peanut butter balls in melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter showing at the top. Return them to the cookie sheet and refrigerate until serving. Makes about 60 buckeyes.