Nestle Toll House Recipe: Buckeye Candy - Very Best Baking

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Buckeye Candy

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Level: Intermediate

The perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate -- a "chocolate lover's" dream come true....

Prep: 10 min

Cooling time: 1 hrs freezing

Yields: 72 candies (6 dozen total)

Ingredients

2 cups creamy peanut butter, (not all-natural)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
3 3/4 cups (16-oz. box) powdered sugar
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

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Directions

LINE baking sheets with wax paper.

BEAT peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar until mixture holds together and is moistened. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on prepared baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour.

MELT morsels and shortening in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.

DIP peanut butter centers into melted chocolate using a toothpick, leaving a small portion of the center uncovered. Shake off excess chocolate and scrape bottom of candy on side of bowl. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is set. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Shirley R. , Charlotte,NC
October 2009

Origninally from Ohio

These are great candies to have around the holidays but they don't stay long. From Ohio home of the buckeyes..

Terry R. , Fargo, ND
October 2009

Love them Buckeyes

Fairly easy to make.... Everyone that tries them want more!! Very satisfying for your sweet tooth!.

Pamela M. , Baltimore, MD
May 2009

Buckeye candy

Delicious! Easy to make and easy and tasty to eat. Perfect recipe. Love this one it's a keeper!.

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 72 candies (6 dozen total)
Serving Size 1/72 of recipe
Calories 100
Calories from Fat. 50
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 35mg	1%
Carbohydrates 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A	0%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	0%
Iron	0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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