Best Chocolate Peanut Sweeties Recipes

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CHOCOLATE PEANUT SWEETIES



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Inspired by my passion for peanut butter and chocolate, I combined a trusted recipe for peanut butter eggs with the salty crunch of pretzels. Now our kids have fun helping me make and eat these heavenly treats. -Gina Kintigh, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
60 miniature pretzels (about 3 cups)
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar until combined. Shape into 1-in. balls; press one on each pretzel. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until peanut butter mixture is set, about 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Dip the peanut butter ball into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet, pretzel side down. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT SWEETIES



CHOCOLATE PEANUT SWEETIES image

Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Nut     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield 60 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
5 dozen miniature pretzels (about 3 cups, optional)
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar until combined. Shape into 1-in. balls; press one on each pretzel. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until peanut butter mixture is firm, about 1 hour. In a microwave-safe bowl or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and oil. Dip the peanut butter ball into chocolate. Return to baking sheet, pretzel side down. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

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