Brigadeiro Recipe

"There is a great Brazilian sweet that is like a bonbon and extremely scrumptious and delicious called brigadeiro! This is a great type of sweet that is loved here in Brazil! Try it! You can make it in the microwave too, just remember to stir every minute."  Original recipe yield: 20 servings.

INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

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DIRECTIONS:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa, butter and condensed milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest until cool enough to handle. Form into small balls and eat at once or chill until serving.

Buckeye Balls I

"This is a great Christmas candy to have at home with your family or give as a gift."  Original recipe yield: 12 dozen.

INGREDIENTS:

4 (16 ounce) jars peanut butter
3 1/2 (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, melted
3 (12 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

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DIRECTIONS:

Blend together the peanut butter, sugar and melted butter. Allow to chill in refrigerator.
Roll into 1 inch round balls and return to refrigerator.

In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the chocolate and shortening. Whisk together until smooth.