My mom makes this incredible buckeye recipe (I have no clue where she got it from, but kudos to whomever thought this up) that cuts down on the richness of the traditional treat but ups the ante on the texture. Check it out, I really think you'll LOVE it!
"Krispy" Buckeyes
Peanut Butter Insides
1 lb. box confectioner's sugar
2 cups peanut butter
3 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 stick butter
Mix confectioner's sugar and peanut butter well. Mix in Rice Krispies. Melt butter and pour over mixture. Mix thoroughly; you may need to use your hands.
Roll dough, about a teaspoon at a time, into a 1" diameter ball. Refrigerate on cookie sheet overnight. They must be very cold before dipping in the hot chocolate mixture.
Chocolaty Outside
12 oz. chocolate chips
8 oz. Hershey bar
Paraffin wax, about 1 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch, shaved
Stir and melt together in a double boiler*. Dip balls into chocolate, leaving a small peanut butter area exposed at the top.** Place on wax paper to dry.
Makes about 7 dozen.
These may be refrigerated or frozen.
*You can make your own double boiler using a pot and a glass (or metal?) bowl. If you want to know how to do this, just ask me and I'll try to respond in the comments section.
**It helps to dip the balls into the chocolate by sticking a toothpick into them and then dipping; this way, your hand stays clean and away from the liquid hot chocolate. Yes, they'll have a little hole in the middle of the peanut butter part, but it makes things go a whole lot faster.
Yes, these are exceedingly time-consuming, but they are AWESOME and totally worth it.
Enjoy!
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