Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Balls) #Christmas #Buckeyes

Buckeyes, additionally known as Peanut Butter Balls, have a clean peanut butter middle and chocolate shell.



Make this easy buckeye recipe in your Christmas treat trays. This publish has a ton of recommendations and hints to making the best buckeyes. make sure to read all of it.

Ingredients

• 12 oz (1 1/2 cups) creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pound (4 cups) powdered sugar
• 16 ounces semi sweet chocolate (you can use chocolate chips or your favorite brand of dark chocolate)
• 1/4 cup shaved paraffin wax.

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a mixer, beat peanut butter and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until smooth. This may take several minutes
2. Roll into 1 inch balls and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
3. Place the chocolate and paraffin wax in a deep bowl and microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals, until melted. (you can also use a double boiler or chocolate melting pot to melt the chocolate).
4. Dip the chilled peanut butter balls three fourths of the way into the melted chocolate and place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet until chocolate is set.
5. Store in the fridge or the freezer.

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