Classic Buckeye Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing until fully combined and the mixture becomes stiff.
2. Roll the mixture into small balls and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, or until firm.
3. Combine chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, using a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and prevent burning, until the chocolate is completely melted, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Insert a toothpick into a peanut butter ball, then dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring all but a small portion at the top is covered. Return the dipped ball to the baking sheet, remove the toothpick, and gently smooth the surface to conceal the mark. Repeat this process for the remaining balls. Refrigerate until the chocolate has set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 172 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 44 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 6 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 20 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g