Buckeye Balls

These are super delicious, and taste kind of like Reese's PB cups.

Makes about 5 dozen buckeyes.

4-8 ounces (1/2-1 tub) dairy-free cream cheese, such as Tofutti
4 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
½ tsp vanilla
1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
1 ½ Tbsp vegetable shortening

Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and place in the freezer.

In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer, beat together the dairy-free cream cheese and half of the powdered sugar until smooth. Add the remaining sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla, and continue beating until the mixture is well combined and very thick. Using your hands, shape the mixture into balls and place on the prepared pre-chilled baking sheet. Place the sheet in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the chocolate and shortening in a double boiler, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is completely melted.

Using a toothpick, dip the ball into the chocolate, covering it evenly, and place each ball back on the cookie sheet. Repeat until all balls are covered. Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the chocolate is set. Enjoy!