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Peanut Butter Balls (sometimes called Buckeye Balls) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted powdered sugar 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening Directions: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In amedium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on a prepared pan, and refrigerate. 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. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Enjoy! May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; the spirit of Christmas which is peace; the heart of Christmas which is love. -Sylvia --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
