Today is ‘National Candy Day’.  Howa about trying this tasty treat called ‘Buckeye Candy’.  This recipe was developed to resemble the fruit of the Buckeye tree which is indigenous to the State of Ohio.  I was just there recently but forgot to look for the Buckeye tree.  The recipe below is a tasty treat and is related to ‘Rice Krispy Squares’ – there are just more tasty ingredients in them.

Buckeye Balls are great to eat and make nice gifts too.  Try them for an extra treat for Thanksgiving!

INGREDIENTS:                                            EQUIPMENT:

1/4 cup unsalted Butter                                 Large Saucepan

5 cups Marshmallows                                    Wooden Spoon

1cup Peanut Butter Chips                              Waxed Paper

1 cup Mini-Chocolate Chips                            Candy Bags or Plate

4 cups Rice Krispies®

Liquid Margarine or Soft Butter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt the Butter in the Saucepan over low heat.
2. Add the Marshmallows and stir constantly with the wooden spoon until the Marshmallows are completely melted; stir in the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips.
3. Remove from the heat and add the Rice Krispies®; mix until the Krispies are   completely coated with the melted Marshmallow mixture.
4. Spread the Liquid Margarine or Soft Butter on your hands and then shape the  Candy into Balls about the size of Ping Pong Balls.
5. Place the shaped Candy onto a sheet of waxed paper or a glass plate. When cooled, place in a plastic bag or covered plate for storage or just serve and eat right away!!

                Yield:  About 20 Pieces