A favorite holiday candy, originally from Ohio.

Buckeye Candy

• 2 cups peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 pound (16 oz Box) powdered sugar
• 12 oz Pkg chocolate chips
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening

Line baking sheets with wax paper.

Beat peanut butter and butter in large bowl til creamy.  Beat in powdered sugar until mixture holds together and is moistened.  Shape into 1″ balls; place on prepared pans.  Freeze for 1 hour.

Melt chips and shortening on bowl in microwave for 1 min.or just til melted.  Dip peanut butter centers into melted chocolate using a wooden pick leaving a portion of the center uncovered.  Shake off excess chocolate and scrape on side of bowl.  Return to baking sheets; refrigerate til chocolate is set.

Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Makes 6 dozen pieces

Recipe from Stan Shearer and his Mom