Buckeyes

My mom and I make these every Christmas as a part of our huge baking assortment. These are always a favorite and their "buckeye appearance" always leaves a lasting memory.

Buckeyes
Yields: about 60 balls
Nutritional Info (per ball):Calories 94.6, Total Fat 6.3g, Saturated Fat 3.0g, Cholesterol 8.3mg, Sodium 20.6mg, Potassium 29.9mg, Total Carbohydrate 9.2g, Dietary Fiber 1.1g, Sugars 8.0g, Protein 1.4g


INGREDIENTS
3 c. Powdered Sugar
1 c. Peanut Butter
1 bag Chocolate Chips (12oz bag)Semi-Sweet
2 sticks Unsalted Butter

DIRECTIONS
1.Beat butter in mixing bowl. Add peanut butter and sugar.
2.Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
3.Form balls on wax paper and refrigerate again (1 hour or until firm).
4.Melt chocolate chips in microwave (stirring often). Using a toothpick dip balls in chocolate. Place chocolate spot on top to cover toothpick marks.


Source: Kathy Smith