Almond Butter Buckeyes Recipes

IRRESISTIBLE ALMOND BUTTER BUCKEYES

Steps:

• 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine the almond butter, sugar and salt until it forms a ball that detaches from the sides of the bowl. Refrigerate for one hour or until firm. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and align on a sheet of parchment paper. 2. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening over a double boiler. 3. Insert a toothpick into a ball and dip into the melted chocolate. If you want them to resemble buckeyes, leave a small area chocolate free. Place on parchment paper, remove the toothpick, and repeat with the rest of the balls. Otherwise, dip the whole ball into the melted chocolate and place back on the parchment paper. 4. Place dipped almond butterballs in the fridge until firm.

ALMOND BUTTER BUCKEYES

Steps:

• Candies:.
• In large bowl, combine butter, almond butter, rum, almond extract and confectioners' sugar using electric mixer.
• Dough will be smooth and firm.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm; about 30 minutes.
• Coating:.
• Melt chocolate in shallow, microwave-safe dish.
• Heat 30 seconds; stir; then continue in 10-second intervals, stirring after each cook time.
• Chocolate should be melted and smooth.
• To dip balls, insert a toothpick about 1/2 inch into the ball, dip into melted chocolate leaving a small circle of dough visible at the top, and place on parchment paper to dry until chocolate is firm.
• Repeat with remaining candies.
• Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.