Indulge in the rich and creamy taste of homemade Buckeye Cookies III. These delectable treats feature a peanut butter and chocolate combination that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Press a toothpick into the top of each ball (to be used later as a handle for dipping) and chill in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with shortening in a double boiler or in a microwave until smooth.
- Dip frozen peanut butter balls in chocolate holding onto the toothpick. Leave a small portion of peanut butter showing at the top to make them look like Buckeyes. Put back on the cookie sheet and refrigerate until serving.
Interesting Facts
Buckeye Cookies are named after the Ohio state tree, the buckeye tree, whose nuts resemble the chocolate-covered peanut butter balls.
The combination of peanut butter and chocolate in Buckeye Cookies is a classic favorite among many dessert lovers.