Peanut Butter Balls

Buckeyes, also known as Peanut Butter Balls have a smooth peanut butter center and are dipped in chocolate for a fun treat. Try this buckeye recipe for Christmas.

Ingredients:

• 1 C. (2 STICKS) BUTTER, SOFTENED
• 2 C. SMOOTH PEANUT BUTTER
• 6 C. (ABOUT 1 1/2 LBS.) CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR
• 1 TSP. VANILLA EXTRACT
• 12 OZ. ( 2 C.) SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS
• 2 TSP. SHORTENING (SUCH AS CRISCO)

Instructions: