Buckeyes/Crisco

By á-48342

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.