Buckeyes Recipe Video

How to make delicious chocolate covered peanut butter balls, also known as Buckeyes!

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Oleo/Butter8 Ounce
 Peanut butter12 Ounce
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Powdered sugar1 Pound
 Chocolate chips11 1⁄2 Ounce (1 package)
 Paraffin wax2 Ounce

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 6923 Calories from Fat 3650

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 424 g652.6%

Saturated Fat 91 g455%

Trans Fat 13.2 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 3953.3 mg164.7%

Total Carbohydrates 748 g249.5%

Dietary Fiber 19.4 g77.6%

Sugars 577.2 g

Protein 86 g171.3%

Vitamin A 162% Vitamin C 0.38%

Calcium 19.1% Iron 40.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING:
1)In a large mixing bowl or in a food processor add and mix together oleo, peanut butter, vanilla and sugar.
2)After the mixture is well combined use hands to make into smooth 1 inch balls.
3)In a double boiler or microwave safe dish in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips and paraffin wax.
4)With a toothpick, dip all but the very top of the balls into the melted chocolate paraffin mixture.
5)Drop onto wax paper to cool and set.

SERVING:
6)Serve in your favorite treat bowl and enjoy!

Comments

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aparna.priya says :

Hi Amy, how are you? Can you please tell me what a aleo is ??
Posted on: 29 January 2010 - 8:49am
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USAFireAndRescue says :

Hi aparna.priya! How are you? I hope you are doing great! Oleo is the old-fashioned name for margarine. It is a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter. Hope you have a beautiful weekend! Big hugs to you and yours...
Posted on: 29 January 2010 - 9:53am
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