Butterscotch Buckeyes

• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
• 6 ounces butterscotch chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball.
3. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate hours or freeze 1 hour until firm.
4. In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate and shortening. Whisk together until smooth.
5. Remove balls from refrigerator or freezer. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate.
6. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

peanut butter, butter, vanilla, sugar, butterscotch chips, shortening

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/butterscotch-buckeyes-344654 (may not work)