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Peanut Butter Buckeyes

By Pableaux Johnson

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Peanut Butter BuckeyesLara Ferroni

The recipe and introductory text below are reprinted with permission from Gameday Gourmet by Pableaux Johnson.

An insanely easy-to-make candy that looks a lot like the famous nut of Ohio's state tree as well as Ohio State's symbol.The actual buckeye is a form of horse chestnut that, when eaten, might result in all kinds of unthinkable intestinal troubles. It's probably wiser to go for these sweet, bite-size globes with the famous peanut butter/chocolate flavor combo instead.

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