Tuesday, May 03, 2005  Peanut Butter Buckeyes  Peanut Butter
Buckeyes (Adapted from Saveur)  2 cups confectioners' sugar,
sifted 12 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 4 tablespoons
unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4
teaspoon salt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into small
chunks  In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut
butter, warm melted butter, vanilla and salt. Use a wooden spoon
to combine the ingredients until well-blended. Divide mixture
into 30 pieces and roll into 1" balls. Set on a parchment lined
baking sheet and cover. Place into the freezer until the balls
are firm, about 20 minutes.  Place chocolate chunks in a small
heat-proof bowl set over a small pot of simmering water,
stirring often. Remove the pot and bowl from the heat when the
chocolate is almost smooth, then gently keep stirring until the
chocolate finishes melting.  To dip the balls, try to only work
with a handful at a time so they don't get soft. Place a
toothpick in the center of each ball and d