The perfect combination of peanut butter
and chocolate -- a "chocolate lover's" dream come true.
Buckeye
Candy
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter,
(not all-natural)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
3 3/4 cups (16 ounce box) powdered sugar
2 cups (12 ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- Line baking sheets with
wax paper.
- Beat peanut butter and
butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar
until mixture holds together and is moistened. Shape into 1-inch
balls; place on prepared baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Melt morsels and shortening
in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power
for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If
necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals,
stirring just until melted.
- Dip peanut butter centers
into melted chocolate using a toothpick, leaving a small portion
of the center uncovered. Shake off excess chocolate and scrape
bottom of candy on side of bowl. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate
until chocolate is set. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Makes 6 dozen candies.
Estimated Times: Preparation
- 10 min | Cooling Time - 1 hr freezing |
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