Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Chocolate-covered peanut butter balls are also known as buckeyes due to their resemblance to the nut of the buckeye tree.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
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Shape the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
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Place the peanut butter balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Using a fork or toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
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Place the chocolate-covered peanut butter balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
