In the Bag
Zippia, a career advice blog, recently released a list of each state’s favorite Halloween candy. FYI, the way “favorite candy” relates to your job is that you can impress your co-workers by bringing in the most popular local candy.
Ohio’s favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. That should come as no surprise to Ohio State football fans, since the main ingredients in peanut butter cups are the same as those in Buckeyes. (The delicious candy treats, not the official state tree or the aforementioned football team.)
If you now have a craving for Buckeyes, have no fear! You most likely have the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator and whip up a batch in about an hour.
Then you can treat yourself this Halloween!
Buckeyes
Ingredients
1/2 cup SKIPPY® Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Spread
3/4 cup butter, softened and divided
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Line baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
In medium bowl, combine peanut butter spread and 1/2 cup butter; beat together until blended. Gradually stir in powdered sugar.
On cutting board or flat surface, knead peanut butter spread mixture until smooth. Shape mixture into 36 (3/4-inch) balls. Arrange balls on baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.
With two forks, dip balls into chocolate, covering two-thirds of each ball and leaving one side exposed to resemble buckeyes. Return to baking sheet. Decorate with sprinkles if using. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
–from Skippy (peanutbutter.com)