BUTTERSCOTCH "BUCKEYES"

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Butterscotch

These are not your traditional Buckeyes but I love butterscotch. If you want more tradition use choclolate chips instead of butterscotch

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Candy

Time 3h

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
6 ounces butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
  • 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 hours or freeze 1 hour until firm.
  • In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate and shortening. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Remove balls from refrigerator or freezer. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.7, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 86.2, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 20.7, Protein 3.4

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