Buckeyes

Recipe Index: Desserts > Candy

Ingredients
4 lb. peanut butter
3 1/2 lb. confectioners' sugar
1/2 lb. butter, melted
2 1/2 lb. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 T. shortening

Directions
1. Blend together the peanut butter, sugar and melted butter. Allow to chill in refrigerator.
2. Roll into 1 inch round balls and return to refrigerator.
3. In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate and shortening. Whisk together until smooth.
4. With a toothpick inserted in the balls, dip them into the chocolate so they look like buckeyes. Place on waxed paper and allow to set in refrigerator.

Makes 4 dozen