Buckeyes/Crisco

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons all-vegetable shortening

Preparation

Step 1

Combine peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt in large bowl. Beat with mixer on LOW until blended. Add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until blended. Best in additional powdered sugar mixture, until when shaped in ball, stays on toothpick. Shape into 1 inch balls, freeze or refrigerate.

Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat until mixture is smooth.

Insert toothpick in peanut butter balls. Dip in chocolate. Remove and place in plate. Refrigerate.