Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 0

Serves: about 2-4 dozen depending on size

Ingredients:

1, 1/2 C. creamy or crunchy peanut butter

1/2 C. butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. salt

3 to 4 C. powdered sugar, this will depend on your peanut butter

2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 T. vegetable shortening

What to do:

In a large bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until well blended and smooth. Roll into 1 inch balls (or a #60 cookie scoop) and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This step will help the chocolate set much faster.

Place the chocolate and shortening in a deep bowl and microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals, until melted. Reheat as needed while coating peanut butter balls.

Dip the chilled peanut butter balls (I use a toothpick for this) three fourths of the way into the melted chocolate leaving top uncovered to resemble a buckeye. Remove excess chocolate and place on wax paper or a cookie sheet treated with cooking spray to set. Remove toothpick. Smooth over holes. Refrigerate until firm.