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Buckeyes

These peanut butter and chocolate candies, which mimic the looks of the buckeye nut (something like a horse chestnut) come from Ohio, where the buckeye is the state tree. I first sampled these in a college roommate's care package. I was hooked.

Most of the buckeyes I've had have been creamy and smooth, but if you prefer a more Reeses-like texture, add the graham cracker crumbs. The candy will be a bit harder to roll, but it's delicious.

1 1/2 cups peanut butter
6 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
6 whole graham crackers, pulverized into crumbs (optional)

Blend peanut butter, sugar, butter, and vanilla (plus graham cracker crumbs, if desired. (Dough will look dry).

Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Stick a toothpick into each ball as you roll them (you'll use the toothpick to dip the candy into the chocolate). Chill in freezer until hard (1/2 hour).

Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler (use very low heat and stir continuously).

Dip frozen peanut butter balls in chocolate using the toothpick as a handle. Leave a small portion of peanut butter showing at the top to make them look like buckeyes. Put back on the wax paper lined cookie sheet and refrigerate 2 hours.

 
source: Nikol Lohr

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