Buckeyes

Buckeyes, chocolate and peanut butter candies, are crafted to look like their namesake, the shiny dark nuts of the Buckeye tree—the official state tree of Ohio.

Recipe Ingredients:

Cooking Directions:

1. Beat peanut butter and butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy. Add vanilla, beating well. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended.
2. Shape into 3/4-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheets. Insert a wooden pick into top of each ball. Freeze at least 2 hours.
3. Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. dip each frozen ball into chocolate, coating three-fourths of ball. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets, and chill until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container in a cool area or the refrigerator.

Makes about 9 dozen confections.