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Peanut Butter Balls

Peanut Butter Balls

A delightful festive tradition involving peanut butter and chocolate that offers a perfect combination of sweet and salty satisfaction.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peanut Butter Balls, Easy Dessert Recipes, Holiday Treats, Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter, Family Recipes, Kitchen Bonding Activities, Festive Sweets, Make-Ahead Desserts
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Setting Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 0 balls
Calories: 180kcal

Equipment

  • Double Boiler
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1.5 cups graham crackers crushed
  • 1 tbsp margarine or butter melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp paraffin wax

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Blend peanut butter, melted margarine or butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Gradually add crushed graham crackers and powdered sugar. Mix by hand until stiff and cohesive.
  • Roll mixture into bite-sized balls and place on a tray lined with wax paper.
  • Melt chocolate chips and paraffin wax in the top pot of a double boiler with simmering water underneath. Stir until smooth.
  • Dip each ball into the melted chocolate using a toothpick, making sure it's completely coated. Transfer back onto the wax paper.
  • Allow to set at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for quicker setting.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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