Delicious and Easy Buckeye Cookies III Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Buckeye Cookies III Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 19, 2024

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

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar.
  2. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
  3. 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.
  4. Melt chocolate chips with shortening in a double boiler or in a microwave until smooth.
  5. 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.