Buckeye Buckaroos

If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you will love Buckeye Buckaroos!

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar.
I used a mixer
Use hands to form a smooth stiff dough.
Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. .

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper

Take peanut better balls and place on prepared pan, and refrigerate for 30 mins

Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.

Remove balls from refrigerator.

Dip the balls into teh melted chocolate, I use tongs but a wooden toothpick inserted into the the balls will work well.
Dip into melted chocolate.
Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick.

After all the balls have been coated, refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Eat & Enjoy!