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Buckeyes Recipe

Delicious peanut butter and chocolate treats that are gluten-free.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons Shortening

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  5. Insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball and dip into melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of peanut butter visible at the top.
  6. Place back on the parchment paper and refrigerate until chocolate is set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Gluten-Free, Peanut Butter
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