Thanks for this recipe. A slotted spoon also works well for dipping the balls into the melted chocolate. Mike
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of marilyn deweese Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 12:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CnD] The Buckeye Candy The Buckeye Candy The perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate -- a "chocolate lover's" dream come true. definition list of 1 items 2 cups creamy peanut butter, (not all-natural) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened 3 3/4 cups (16 ounce box) powdered sugar 2 cups (12 ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening list end list of 4 items 1. Line baking sheets with wax paper. 2. Beat peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar until mixture holds together and is moistened. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on prepared baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour. 3. Melt morsels and shortening in medium, uncovered, microwave -safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. 4. Dip peanut butter centers into melted chocolate using a toothpick, leaving a small portion of the center uncovered. Shake off excess chocolate and scrape bottom of candy on side of bowl. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is set. Store in covered container in refrigerator. list end Makes 6 dozen candies. Estimated Times: Preparation - 10 min | Cooling Time - 1 hr freezing. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
