Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Hungry Jack Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
• 1/4 cup water (although I needed more)
• 1 cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening

Directions

1. Combine potato flakes and water in a large bowl. Allow to sit for about two minutes or until all potato flakes are fully hydrated.
2. Beat in peanut butter, butter and almond extract with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth. Make 36 1-inch balls using 2 teaspoonfuls of mixture for each ball.
3. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in medium bowl. Dip peanut butter balls partially into the melted chocolate, keeping the top of the ball uncovered. Place on waxed paper and chill until chocolate has hardened.