Buckeye Balls

½ cup butter, melted

1 pound confectioners sugar

1 ½ cups peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon shortening

Combine the melted butter or margarine, confectioners sugar, peanut butter and the vanilla together and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on waxed paper.

In the top half of a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring constantly. Use a toothpick to dip balls into the melted chocolate, leaving a small uncovered area so balls resemble buckeyes. Place balls on waxed paper. Use fingers to blend in toothpick holes. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Enjoy!