
This is not a Maida Heatter recipe but I was sharing it on my garden blog and thought, why not share it here as well? I usually make these around the holidays but they would also be good for Valentine's Day, especially if you are snowed in like we are!
All you need to make them are these 4 ingredients:
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-4 cups sifted confectioners sugar (If you prefer them less sweet, use 3 cups)


Line a baking sheet with wax paper (you may need two depending on the size).
In a stand mixer, mix all the ingredients until the mixture is creamy. (You can also do this with your hands).


Hint: I use a small ice-cream scooper to make uniform balls.

In a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water, melt the following (stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat):
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
(You may find that you will need more chocolate. If so, just add more chocolate chips and shortening accordingly).

Remove balls from refrigerator, insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Leave part of the ball uncovered for the buckeye effect. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. The toothpick will leave a hole, use your finger to lightly smooth it over. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. They can also be frozen.