Buckeyes

(Courtesy of mrfood.com)

Ingredients:
2 c. smooth peanut butter
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/2 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cake paraffin wax (see note)

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and butter; mix until smooth.  Gradually add confectioners' sugar, stirring until thoroughly mixed.  Form mixture into 1 inch balls, place on waxed paper-lined rimmed baking sheet, and chill for 1 hour. 

In a double boiler over medium heat, or in a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and paraffin wax, stirring until smooth.  Stick a toothpick in the center of each peanut butter ball and dip each three-quarters of the way into the chocolate mixture, coating all sidea except the top quarter.  Place on the prepared baking sheet and remove toothpick.  Using your finger, fill the hole left by the toothpick.

After dipping all of the peanut butter balls, cover and chill, or freeze until ready to serve. 

Note~ Cake paraffin wax is commonly used in chocolate to assist in the process of melting and keep it solid at room temperature.  You should be able to find paraffin wax at your grocery store in the aisle where canning supplies and jars are sold.  You may also find it in the aisle where baking supplies are sold.

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