The Best Part of the Holidays!

This is probably my favorite Christmas cookie recipe, and it's one of the easiest to make. This recipe makes about 3 dozen, so adjust it accordingly. Make plenty, I promise, they will get eaten. You won't have to worry about leftovers.

Buckeyes

2 cups softened butter

3 cups peanut butter

12 cups powdered sugar

8 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

HINT: Use a really big bowl. This recipe makes a lot.

1. Beat the butter and peanut butter together, and then gradually add the sugar. I find it easier to use a mixer until only about a third of the sugar is left to put in. Then just knead the rest in by hand. By that point, it shouldn't be sticky. 

2. Refrigerate the mixture until chilled. It'll be easier to work with.

3. Lay out waxed paper on a flat surface. Begin rolling the mixture into 1-inch balls.

4. Melt the chocolate and dip the balls into it. Place the dipped balls on the waxed paper to dry.

The hardest part of this recipe is not eating it all before it's done. They're addictive! I usually freeze them-- they keep longer and they taste better that way! Enjoy!