Laurens Buckeyes Recipe Easy Peanut Butter Delights

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
2. Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
4. Roll the peanut butter mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
5. Place the peanut butter balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
6. In a heat-safe bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening, stirring until smooth.
7. Insert a toothpick into each chilled peanut butter ball and dip it into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of the peanut butter exposed at the top.
8. Place the dipped buckeyes back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Refrigerate the buckeyes for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
10. Carefully remove the toothpicks before serving.