Buckeyes

Hi WEEC listeners,

I was in Mississippi  visiting my mother & was unable to post recipes from last week's segment.  As soon as I am aware of which segment ran, I will post promised recipes.  :-)

This one is in honor of my friend Charisse, one of my favorite "Buckeyes."  This recipe is a 5 minute fudge recipe that normally uses chocolate chips.  I simply substituted peanut butter chips to make the inside of the Buckeye.  


MARSHMALLOW CREAM Peanut Butter FUDGE

1-1/2 sticks butter 
3 c. sugar 
2/3 c. evaporated milk 
1 (7oz) jar marshmallow creme
1 (12-oz.) pkg. peanut butter chips
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Chocolate Confectionery coating (for dipping)

Mix butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in a heavy 2-1/2 qt. pan. Bring to a boil on
medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes. 

Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow cream, vanilla, then the peanut butter chips. Pour into buttered dish to cool. After completely cooled, scoop into balls & freeze until firm.  

Melt the chocolate coating as directed on the package.  This can be done in a double boiler or in the microwave.  Add a T. of vegetable oil if chocolate seems too thick to dip.  Using a fork, dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate leaving a portion of the peanut butter showing to resemble the Ohio Buckeye.

Note-The peanut butter fudge recipe can be doubled.

Confectionately  Yours,  

Sue