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.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 36 candies

　　1 (2-pound) bag confectioners' sugar

　　3 cups creamy peanut butter

　　3/4 cup butter, softened

　　1 (7-ounce) tub dipping chocolate, melted according to package directions

　　

Step 1

1. Line a large tray or baking sheet with wax paper. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, and butter, stirring until well blended. Shape into one-inch balls.

　　

Step 2

2. With a toothpick, dip each ball into the dipping chocolate until almost covered, leaving some of the peanut butter mixture exposed on top. Place the balls on the tray and refrigerate until firm, about two hours.

　　Reprinted with permission from Gameday Gourmet by Pableaux Johnson, © July 2007 ESPN Books