Buckeye Candy

Directions

1. 1
   *NOTE: If you are skittish about eating wax, don't be. It's perfectly safe. However, you may use 1 Tablespoon of shortening in place of the wax. I've found that the shortening version does not set as well as the wax version.
2. 2
   Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper. Set aside.
3. 3
   Beat together the peanut butter, softened butter and confectioner's sugar until smooth and ultra creamy. Chill for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Roll the peanut butter dough into small walnut sized balls. (I use a small ice cream/cookie scoop.) Place the balls on the wax paper lined cookie sheet. Place the tray in the freezer for 15 minutes or while making your chocolate dipping mixture.
5. 5
   Melt the chocolate and wax in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
6. 6
   Using toothpicks, dip the peanut butter balls in the chocolate, leaving a small portion at the top of each ball exposed. This is how a true buckeye is prepared. Place the buckeyes on a piece of wax paper, remove toothpick and smooth out the hole with your fingertip. Chill until firm. Store in fridge.
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   *Dark chocolate chips are even more divine!