Day 11 - Twelve Days of Christmas Share-a-thon

Hope you have all had a great day!

Today I'm sharing another recipe with you for some quick, easy and addicting candy...perfect for those holidays parties or gift giving.

Day 11 - Peanut Butter Buckeyes

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter, (not all-natural)
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
• 3 3/4 cups (16-oz. box) powdered sugar
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Directions

Line your two cookie sheets with wax paper.

 Beat the peanut butter and butter in large bowl until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar until mixture holds together and is moistened. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on prepared cookie sheets.  Freeze for 1 hour.  Now, melt your morsels and shortening in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on high power for 1 minute, then stir.  If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.

 Dip the peanut butter centers into melted chocolate using a toothpick, leaving a small portion of the center uncovered. Shake off excess chocolate and scrape bottom of candy on side of bowl. Return to cookie sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is set. 

Store your tasty treats in covered container in refrigerator.

Tomorrow is Day 12 already.  I hope you have enjoyed my Twelve Days of Sharing, and that you get a chance to try making some of the projects and recipes.  I'll be posting pictures of a couple of feather trees I made next week. 

See you tomorrow!