Buckeye Recipe For Your OSU Bash

An Ohio State vs. Michigan game get-together is not complete without tasty buckeye treats to munch on. Check out the recipe below, and get busy - you have less than 24 hours til kick-off!

INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
* 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
* 2 tablespoons shortening

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate.

3. Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.

4. Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.