Buckeyes...aka Peanut Butter Balls

All I can say about these are yum! My mom and I used to make these pretty much every year for Christmas. They have always been a favorite and I just wanted to share them. Apparently they are a staple in Iowa, but not everywhere else. So, here you go! Enjoy!

Buckeyes

1/2 c. margarine, softened
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 1/2 c. peanut butter (personally, I like chunky pb but any will work, even natural)
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1 12 oz. bag semi sweet chocolate chips
Paraffin wax

Directions

Cream margarine and powdered sugar. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir in the
Rice Krispies. Shape into balls about the size of walnuts. Place in refrigerator for a couple of hours or longer.  Melt 1/2 block paraffin in double boiler. Add chocolate chips; stir well. Keep mixture over hot water. Stick a toothpick into a ball and dip in chocolate. Place on cookie sheet covered with waxed or parment paper. Makes about 75 balls. Store in covered container in refriegerator. Will keep for 3 to 4 weeks.

You can also use a spoon and dip the whole ball in the chocolate. Sometimes it gets a little tedious doing them with toothpicks.