Buckeye Balls

Ingredients

• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter , softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.

2. 2

   Combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; mix together with your hands to form a smooth stiff dough.

3. 3

   Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to coat with chocolate.

4. 4

   Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat. Remove chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator.

5. 5

   Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into the melted chocolate until coated. Return to the baking sheet, chocolate-side down, and remove the toothpick.

6. 6

   Repeat Step 5 to coat remaining balls. Refrigerate coated balls until set, about 30 minutes.