::Buckeye Balls::

::Ingredients::

- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

- 1/2 cup butter, softened

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

- 2 tablespoons shortening 

::Directions::

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate. Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl overa 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.