Buckeye Balls/Two Versions
First
Based on a recipe by Sam M
NOTES:
1. Sam says, "I've made them with both natural BPB and Jif. I couldn't tell a difference."
2. Rounded toothpicks are more durable and sturdy than flat toothpicks.
3. Work in a cool kitchen if possible so the buckeye balls stay firm for dipping in chocolate.
4. Make sure there's space in the fridge or freezer.
INGREDIENTS, PART 1:
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, at room temp
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
INGREDIENTS, PART 2:
6 oz. chocolate chips (presumably semi-sweet)
2 Tbl solid vegetable shortening
OTHER ITEMS:
Wax paper
Toothpicks
Double boiler
PREPARATION:
1. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Have other sheets of wax paper ready. Set aside.
2. Start a double boiler if you have one. Have water at a simmer. (One inch of water at the bottom should be okay. Water should not touch bottom of upper pan.)
3. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients from Part 1 together to form a smooth dough. Mixing with your hands can help bring the dough together.
4. Shape the dough into chestnut-sized balls using a measuring teaspoon and place them on a cookie sheet that is lined with wax paper. Refrigerate--or freeze if possible, to make the balls more sturdy for dipping.
5. When the double-boiler is simmering (not boiling), melt 6 oz chocolate chips with 2 Tbls solid vegetable shortening (Part 2).
6. When the mixture is smooth, use a spatula to pour all the melted chocolate into a small but deep bowl. Working in batches of the prepared peanut butter balls, use a toothpick to dip the balls 3/4 of the way into the melted chocolate mixture.
7. Return the dipped balls to the wax paper and place in fridge to cool for 30 minutes or more. Store the finished buckeye balls in a container using wax paper between layers.
NOTES:
1. Sam says, "I've made them with both natural BPB and Jif. I couldn't tell a difference."
2. Rounded toothpicks are more durable and sturdy than flat toothpicks.
3. Work in a cool kitchen if possible so the buckeye balls stay firm for dipping in chocolate.
4. Make sure there's space in the fridge or freezer.
INGREDIENTS, PART 1:
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, at room temp
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
INGREDIENTS, PART 2:
6 oz. chocolate chips (presumably semi-sweet)
2 Tbl solid vegetable shortening
OTHER ITEMS:
Wax paper
Toothpicks
Double boiler
PREPARATION:
1. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Have other sheets of wax paper ready. Set aside.
2. Start a double boiler if you have one. Have water at a simmer. (One inch of water at the bottom should be okay. Water should not touch bottom of upper pan.)
3. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients from Part 1 together to form a smooth dough. Mixing with your hands can help bring the dough together.
4. Shape the dough into chestnut-sized balls using a measuring teaspoon and place them on a cookie sheet that is lined with wax paper. Refrigerate--or freeze if possible, to make the balls more sturdy for dipping.
5. When the double-boiler is simmering (not boiling), melt 6 oz chocolate chips with 2 Tbls solid vegetable shortening (Part 2).
6. When the mixture is smooth, use a spatula to pour all the melted chocolate into a small but deep bowl. Working in batches of the prepared peanut butter balls, use a toothpick to dip the balls 3/4 of the way into the melted chocolate mixture.
7. Return the dipped balls to the wax paper and place in fridge to cool for 30 minutes or more. Store the finished buckeye balls in a container using wax paper between layers.
Second
From Jess's #SmallBatchBakeAlong, this is half of a recipe from the one Jess posted from Preppy Kitchen
It's in grams so you can use whatever chocolate you want--small chips, regular chips, chunks, etc. Also, it's sometimes hard to halve ingredients in traditional measurements.
Ingredients
120g peanut butter
35g butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
120g powdered sugar
170g semisweet or darker chocolate
1 T coconut oil
Wax paper
Instructions
Cream the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla together.
Add the powdered sugar and mix on low until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl once.
Make tablespoon sized scoops (about 20g) and roll into balls. Place in fridge to chill for at least 20 minutes.
While the peanut butter balls are cooling, melt the coconut oil and chocolate in the microwave on 50% power.
Let the chocolate mixture cool so it's not hot for dipping, close to room temp.
Using a skewer or toothpick, dip the peanut butter balls in the chocolate, leaving a bit uncovered. Place on a wax sheet. Return to fridge to let the chocolate firm up before serving.
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