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Krispy Buckeyes

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"A peanut butter candy with a chocolate coating. They look like buckeyes! This is a fun recipe to make with the kids. They love to mix it up and get their hands in the peanut butter, rolling the balls, and especially dipping it into the chocolate!" — adeck

Directions

Mix confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, rice cereal, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using your hands until dough is firm. Roll dough into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter. Arrange on a plate and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
Place a toothpick into each peanut butter ball; dip 3/4 of each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate. Return the buckeyes to the plate and refrigerate until chocolate has hardened, 1 hour.

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PREP 30 mins
READY IN 2 hrs

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Dec 27, 2012

The only reason I give 4 stars is because they were a little gooey. After a day or so in the fridge they firmed up a bit. I think next time I will add more Rice Krispeys and let the balls sit in the fridge for several hours. The chocolate didn't cover well, but I think that may be because the balls didn't set long enough in the fridge. I will try again, they were very yummy after a day in the fridge!

—Fccswife

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Nutrition

Calories
122 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
11.9 g
4%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
8 g
12%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
2.5 g
5%

Sodium
59 mg
2%

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

Nutritional Information

Krispy Buckeyes

Serving Size: 1/50 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 50
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 122
Calories from Fat: 72

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 12 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 59mg 2 %
** Potassium 73mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.9g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 2.5g 5 %
Sugars 10.1g
** Vitamin A 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 14 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 6 %

* 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.