CARAMEL BUCKEYE CANDIES

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I can't wait to try these..this is another recipe from "Taste Of Home" Christmas cookies!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 c creamy peanut butter
1/4 c butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
COATING
5 c crisp rice cereal ( rice crispies)
1 3/4 c finely chopped walnuts
2 pkg ( 14 oz each) caramels
1 c butter, cubed
2 c white baking chips/ or milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until combined. Roll into 1/2 inch balls; place on waxed paper - lined baking pan. Chill until firm.
  • 2. In a shallow bowl, combine cereal and walnuts; set aside. In a microwave, melt caramels and butter; stir until smooth. Dip balls in caramel; allow excess to drip off. Roll in cereal mixture; return to baking sheets.
  • 3. In a microwave, melt chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until set.

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