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In case you haven't figured it out by now, I am a football fan.
However, I have to admit that at least one third of my interest in football is not about the game. Sure, I can follow the game, thanks to four years on the high school cheerleading squad (please, spare me all the comments about cheerleaders -- I already hate myself enough about it). I most certainly appreciate the athletics of the sport, and love giving all my love and adoration to
Now I know that buckeyes have everything to do with Ohio and pretty much nothing to do with New England, New York, or even Phoenix, where the Super Bowl is taking place, but for me, they are a peanut buttery, chocolate-y representation of football. I didn't post about it much here at the beginning of January, but I went to New Orleans to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes and the LSU Tigers play in the Championship Game for college football. So for now, let's just say that tiny peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate are a great sweet snack to serve your guests during a football party.
Buckeyes (Chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Balls)
You will need to watch something while you spend nine thousand hours rolling 2 bazillion 1" balls by hand. I recommend watching a replay of last year's Super Bowl. You know why.
Beat 1½ c. peanut butter, ½ c. softened butter (that's 1 stick or 8 Tbsp for the people who don't do conversions), and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Stir in a 1 pound box of confectioner's sugar. You can dump the sugar as is, but I sifted it because I'm a freak and sifting something makes me feel like I'm actually baking.
The "dough" is supposed to be crumbly. Take about 1 tsp of the crumbs and roll into a 1" diameter ball.
Place balls on sheet or tray lined with waxed paper. Chill peanut butter balls in refrigerator for at least an hour. I got lazy and put off the next step until the next day.
Melt 1 12 oz. bag of semisweet chocolate chips with 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening in a double boiler. Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball in the melted chocolate, letting a small circle of the peanut butter show through the top.
Place dipped peanut butter ball back on waxed paper to cool and set.
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2-01-2008 @4:49AM Silver_Potato said... You're a fan of crappy college football if you're making things to celebrate (a)OSU.
Well I'm going to enjoy watching USC smack them around next fall.
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2-01-2008 @2:06PM Sandy said... In a hurry?
You can fix a tasty guacamole, by just mashing the desired number of avocadoes and then stirring in as much good salsa (Old El Paso hot is a good one) as desired. Then maybe a splash or two of fresh lime juice for extra tang. Grab your favorite chips, dig in and enjoy! (The salsa keeps your dip on the healthy table--no fat--but choose your chips carefully.)
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2-01-2008 @9:29AM Cathy said... My college roommate was from Ohio and her grandma used to send these - I loved them but I haven't had one in years. I can't wait to make some! Thanks for the recipe!
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2-01-2008 @10:38AM Gobo said... I don't know why the first comment here is bothering to trash-talk a football team with one of the most fervent fan followings in college football, considering that this post is about tasty snack foods.
But in any case, thanks for the post! Buckeyes are a Christmas staple in Ohio, but they're fantastic year round.
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2-01-2008 @12:44PM kevjohn said... I think every schoolkid in Ohio got to (had to) make these in home ec. class when I was growing up. I know I did.
Love 'em. And now I need some. mmmm
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2-01-2008 @12:45PM sarah said... kevjohn: i think that's where i remember buckeyes first - making them in home ec! hahahaha!
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2-06-2008 @3:09PM lisamarieg82 said... Is there something I can substitue the shortening with? Since I don't usually have that on hand.
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