Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls: Easy Buckeye Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups peanut butter
• 1 cup butter
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1.33 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

1. Combine peanut butter, butter (or margarine), confectioners' sugar, and graham cracker crumbs in a bowl. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and chill in the freezer for 15-30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
2. Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir consistently, scraping the sides to prevent burning, until the chocolate is fully melted (approximately 5 minutes).
3. Take the peanut butter balls out of the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate, using a toothpick to ensure complete coverage. Place the chocolate-covered balls on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet or tray. Continue until all the balls are coated.

Nutrition

• Calories: 111 kcal
• Fat Content: 7 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 10 g
• Sodium Content: 53 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 7 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g