Buckeyes

So today. We're making peanut butter bonbons, or as I like to call them: "buckeyes." Imagine enjoying a frozen Reese's Cup and then multiply that by at least 10. These little suckers are perfect for Reeses fans. They're really rich, so you won't have to worry about scarfing them all down at once. They're enjoyed best one by one.

So where do we start?
Here's what you need to grab:

Non-edible Materials:

Cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
Wax paper.
Large bowl.
Microwave-safe container.
Metal spoon.

Edible Materials:

1 stick of butter(softened.) Or 1/2 cup of margarine.
3 cups of confectioners sugar(unpacked)
1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter.
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Time to get messy!

1. Now, this is an insanely messy recipe, so I recommend putting down some parchment paper. It makes for easy clean up.
2. Mix together your confectioners sugar, butter, peanut butter and vanilla. Once it's mixed pretty well, feel free to use your hands to knead it. It's fun!
3. Roll the mixture into 1-2 inch balls and set aside.
4. Dump your chocolate chips into the microwave safe container and pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir occasionally and continue microwaving your chocolate until it is fully melted. Let cool for a few seconds.
5. Take one of your balls and coat 3/4ths of it in chocolate. Place the peanut butter side down on the parchment. There are different methods you can go about this.
6. Stick the finished tray in the freezer and gently lay a sheet of wax paper over the wet chocolate.
7. When the chocolate is frozen successfully, the wax paper will lift off with no problem.
8. Put all your little bonbons in a container and refrigerate(or freeze)!

The end result is a nice little indulgence for you peanut-butter lovers. If you're not much of a fan, I don't recommend these!