Buckeyes
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (250 g) cream cheese
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 pkgs. (350 g each) peanut butter-flavoured chips
- 1 cup (250 g) finely-chopped peanuts
- 1 pkg. (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) shortening
Instructions
In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in Eagle Brand until smooth. In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt peanut butter chips; stir into cheese mixture. Add nuts. Chill 2 to 3 hours; shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with shortening. With wooden pick, dip each peanut ball into chocolate mixture, not coating completely. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Store covered, at room temperature or in refrigerator. Makes about 7 dozen balls.