Buckeyes

You Need:
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups semisweet morsels
1 tbsp. vegetable shortening
Wax paper
cookie sheet
double boiler
wooden toothpicks

To Do:
Blend everything except the shortening and chocolate together until mixture is stiff.
Line cookie sheet with wax paper.
Roll peanut butter into small bite-sized balls.
Refrigerate until set, may take 30 minutes.
Put chocolate morsels and shortening in top of double broiler. Melt ingredients over medium low heat, blend well.
Insert wooden toothpick into top of chilled peanut butter ball. Dip ball into melted chocolate, leaving only top 1/4 of peanut butter uncovered.
Place coated side on sheet pan. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, may take about 30 minutes.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.