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Buckeye Balls I

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"This is a great Christmas candy to have at home with your family or give as a gift." — Shannon

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Original recipe makes 12 dozen Change Servings

4 (16 ounce) jars peanut butter
3 1/2 (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, melted

3 (12 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

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Directions

Blend together the peanut butter, sugar and melted butter. Allow to chill in refrigerator.
Roll into 1 inch round balls and return to refrigerator.
In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate and shortening. Whisk together until smooth.
With a toothpick inserted in the balls, dip them into the chocolate so they look like buckeyes. Place on waxed paper and allow to set in refrigerator.

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This recipe was super easy to put together and had excellent flavor. The only draw back was dipping the peanut butter balls in the chocolate, they were too soft, even after hours of refridgeration. I finally put the balls in the freezer over night, then worked quickly to dip them into the chocolate. That was much less frustrating and they looked beautiful when I was done (plus tasted excellent).

—BEMYKODI

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Jan 18, 2003

Maybe this worked for some of you, but it's the first time I've made these. The quantity was ridiculous- for an army. I used a double boiler (homemade)the chocolate never got thin enough, the peanut butter balls wouldn't hold together and use a toothpick? Huh, maybe if they were frozen instead of refrigerated. To the chocolate I added more butter, then some water, made about three dozen, threw some undipped ones away, threw the chocolate away, froze the rest of the 200 or so balls and might try some other kind of chocolate dipping sauce, or the dogs will have peanut butter treats.

—MAVRENE

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91 Ratings

Nov 28, 2005

Another Buckeye (from Ohio) with a tip... if you have a local cake and candy store, go by melting chocolate for candy such as Merken's chocolate instead of using chocolate chips. It is creamier and will help with the dipping process.

—Angie

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Nov 05, 2003

I thought 4 lbs of peanut butter and 3and 1/2 lbs of confectioners sugar was a bit much so I halved the recipe and still got over 160 buckeyes. The dough was not dry enough and difficult to handle. It had to be frozen, rolled into balls and refrozen to coat the bals with the chocolate. Then I could only do 10 at a time because the dough became soft again. Thumbs down on this recipe.

—donna

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Dec 20, 2005

Great recipe - however, I just let the butter soften VERY well instead of melting it. Also, if you 1/3 bar of paraffin instead of shortening to the chocolate while melting, the coating turns out better.

—Patti Fitzhugh

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Dec 12, 2002

Everyone loved this recipe. We added Kelloggs Rice Krispies cereal to lighten the recipe, and add some additional texture and crunch.

—ROgg

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Dec 18, 2003

this is a great recipe. to make the dipping part easier, i just microwaved the chocolate and shortening in a microwave safe bowl for 2 minutes. kids- and adults- love to make them!

—BAKERMKR

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Dec 14, 2003

First off, for all you people complaing about the quantity, you can adjust the quantity. Secondly, I thought these were great and easy. My boyfriend LOVES them.

—KDKIRILL

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Nutrition

Calories
164 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
17.8 g
6%

Cholesterol
3 mg
1%

Fat
9.8 g
15%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
3.7 g
7%

Sodium
67 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Buckeye Balls I

Serving Size: 1/144 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 144
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 164
Calories from Fat: 88

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.8g 15 %
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17 %
Cholesterol 3mg 1 %
Sodium 67mg 3 %
Potassium 105mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.8g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 3.7g 7 %
Sugars 15.8g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin 1 %
Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.