Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls

By bubsmoljo

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz. jar creamy peanut butter
• 1 c. butter softened
• 1 1/2 (16oz) packages powdered sugar
• 2 c. (12 ozs) semisweet chocolate morsels
• 2 Tbsp. shortening

Details

Servings 7

Preparation

Step 1

Beat peanut butter and butter at medium speed with electric mixer until blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended. Shape into 1-inch balls; chill 10 mins. or until firm. Microwave chocolate and shortening in a glass bowl on High 1 1/2 mins or until melted. Stirring twice. Dip each ball in chocolate until partially coated. Place on waxed paper to harden. Store in airtight container.