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Buckeye Cookies II

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"Peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate." — Y L Johnson

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Original recipe makes 5 dozen Change Servings

2 cups butter, softened
4 cups peanut butter
2 pounds confectioners' sugar

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

Mix together margarine, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and graham cracker crumbs by hand. Form into 2 inch balls and place on wax paper.
Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Melt chocolate chips in top of double boiler. Put a toothpick in the peanut butter balls and dip in chocolate until 3/4 covered. Place on waxed paper to cool.

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The peanut butter mixture in this recipe isn't stiff enough. I made it as directed, but I would definitely gradually add more powdered sugar the next time. If you do make it as is, put your toothpicks into the peanut butter balls before refrigerating. I did this and it helped keep them on the toothpicks. The flavor is excellent. They're just a little difficult to work with. I also found that the recipe makes far more than listed. I used a small cookie scoop to keep them all the same size and I got 153 buckeyes out of it rather than the 60 stated on the recipe.

—TERILIEL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 31, 2002

The peanut butter mixture was the sloppiest substance I have ever worked with. It had to be frozen or it would not stay on the tooth pick. It was incredibly soft otherwise.

—JONCOLSON

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7 Ratings

Jun 11, 2003

I needed more chocolate chips than called for. I used 2 1/2 bags.

—ELLISL

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Feb 02, 2005

I needed a lot more chocolate to coat all the peanut butter wads I had rolled which were an absolute mess. The mixture just doesn't get firm or allow you to work it into spherical balls. I ended up with chocolate peanut butter blobs. I wasn't that crazy about the taste either. I've had other people's buckeyes that have had a much more balanced flavor.

—SPIRITBOY5000

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Aug 29, 2002

This has been an all time family favorite in our house.

—LISA NEWMAN

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Aug 29, 2002

My mom has made these for years. They are the best food in the world.

—RYAN WHITE

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Nutrition

Calories
475 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
43.3 g
14%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
32.3 g
50%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
9.2 g
18%

Sodium
255 mg
10%

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

Nutritional Information

Buckeye Cookies II

Serving Size: 1/30 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 475
Calories from Fat: 291

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.3g 50 %
Saturated Fat 12.9g 65 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 255mg 10 %
Potassium 260mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 43.3g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 9.2g 18 %
Sugars 37.8g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 47 %
Vitamin B6 12 %
Magnesium 23 %
Folate 15 %

* 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.