Buckeyes

Source: Sugar Spun Run

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Total time: 45 minutes

Yield: 3 dozen buckeyes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 Tbs light brown sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ¼ tsp vanilla
• 3 ¼ cups powdered sugar
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vegetable shortening or coconut oil

DIRECTIONS

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the peanut butter and butter until well-combined.
• Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add the powdered sugar until completely incorporated. 
• Use a tablespoon to scoop balls of dough and roll them between the palms of your hands until smooth and round.
• Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine chocolate chips and shortening and microwave for 25 seconds. Stir well and microwave for another 25 seconds, repeating as needed until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
• Pour the melted chocolate into a deep dish or a wide cup. Spear the top of each dough ball with a toothpick and use the toothpick to dip each dough ball into the melted chocolate, leaving the top bare.
• Return the dipped buckeyes to the baking sheet and remove the toothpicks. Gently smooth out the toothpick holes.
• Refrigerate until the chocolate is hardened, then enjoy!