Buckeye Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla and confectioners sugar with hands to form a smooth dough.
3. 3
   Make individual olive-size balls by rolling the mixture in palms of hands.
4. 4
   Place balls on cookie sheets and chill 1 hour.
5. 5
   Melt chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler over hot boiling water.
6. 6
   Stir with wooden spoon until smooth.
7. 7
   Pour chocolate mixture into a small bowl. Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert wooden toothpick into each ball and dip halfway into the chocolate.
8. 8
   Place coated balls back onto the prepared cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Chill for 30 minutes or until chocolate coating is firm. Store in plastic container in the refrigerator.
10. 10
    Serve chilled.