Buckeyes

makes about 45

1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup) 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Beat together the butter, peanut butter, salt, and vanilla. Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until the mixture is thick and doughy. You might have to kneed the last bit in with your hands. If the dough is still a little soft for rolling into balls, throw it in the freezer for 20 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into small, round balls (whatever size you want) and spread out on the baking sheet. Stick a toothpick all the way through the center of each one and then freeze them for at least 20 minutes or until they're solid. Mix together the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of peanut butter. Turn your microwave power down by about 50% and microwave at 45 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Dip each peanut butter ball into the chocolate, leaving a little circle on the top that's not coated. Place them back on the sheet. Remove the toothpicks and smooth over the hole with your finger. Can be refrigerated, but don't have to be.

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