GRANDMA'S PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
My grandma always made these for the grandkids and we just devoured them! I have no idea where she got this recipe or if it was something she came up with, but I have always loved it. A yummy treat for kids and kids at heart.
Provided by MissusVonkysmeed
Categories Candy
Time 10m
Yield 24-36 balls
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix everything together in a bowl until well blended.
- Form into 1 inch balls.
- Refrigerate and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 45.1, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 10.2, Protein 2.9
GREAT GRANDMA'S NUT BUTTER BALLS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the cake flour, then fold in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 15 to 19 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Cool cookies completely before rolling in additional confectioners' sugar. If you are storing the cookies in a tin, add remaining sugar to the tin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 27.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
GRANDMA RITA'S PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Make and share this Grandma Rita's Peanut Butter Balls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LiisaN
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 36-42 balls
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the powdered sugar, butter, peanut butter.
- Add crushed rice crispies- mix well.
- Roll into 1 inch size balls.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt the almond bark with 1 tablespoon of solid shortening (do not add water, milk, oil, margarine or butter to thin- this will cause the chocolate to seize).
- Dip chilled balls and let set on waxed paper.
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Peanut butter and chocolate are a perfect pairing--and these sweet and salty peanut butter balls covered in bittersweet chocolate are sure to satisfy your craving. Make sure the balls are chilled and firm before rolling them in the chocolate. It will ensure that they do not fall apart and helps the chocolate set faster. If the chocolate thickens while you are dipping the balls, just pop it back in the microwave for 20 seconds and stir until smooth.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 24 balls
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of the butter, vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until combined and smooth. Roll the mixture into 24 equal-sized balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and place them on a small baking sheet or tray. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the chocolate and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in 20 second intervals, stirring between each with a rubber spatula, until melted and smooth.
- Holding with two forks, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to evenly coat. Tap off excess chocolate. Place the balls back on the baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm and set, about 1 hour. Serve chilled. Refrigerate extra balls in an airtight container.
CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
I make over 40 different types of treats during the holidays for friends and family. These crispy peanut butter balls are one of my favorite candies to give away as gifts.-Liz David, St. Catharines, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until chilled., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Let stand until set. , In a microwave, melt white baking chips and remaining shortening. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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What are peanut butter balls?
Peanut butter balls are small bites of heaven made with peanut butter, powdered sugar, and chocolate. The peanut butter mixture is rolled into bite-sized balls and then coated in melted chocolate. They are the perfect combination of salty and sweet that satisfies any sweet tooth craving.History of peanut butter balls
The recipe for peanut butter balls has been around for decades, and it is unclear who originally came up with the idea. However, peanut butter-based desserts have been around for over a century. Peanut butter was first introduced in the late 1800s and quickly became popular as an affordable source of protein. In the early 1900s, the first peanut butter candy was created by the H.B. Reese Candy Company. They started making peanut butter cups, which were made by filling a chocolate mold with peanut butter and then pouring melted chocolate over the top. As time went on, people began to experiment with different peanut butter-based desserts, and peanut butter balls quickly became a popular choice. The recipe was easy to make and required just a few simple ingredients.Ingredients needed for Alison's grandma's peanut butter balls recipe:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered (confectioners') sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable shortening
Instructions for making peanut butter balls:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a quarter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
- Dip the chilled peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate, using a fork to lift them out and tap off any excess chocolate.
- Return the chocolate-coated balls to the lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.