PEANUT BUTTER BALLS (TRUFFLES)
Using only a few simple ingredients, these peanut butter balls come together in a snap. Follow the recipe closely and review the chocolate dipping success tips and video tutorial above, as well as the recipe notes below before beginning.
Provided by Sally
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed in a large bowl until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter and beat until combined, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla extract, salt, and confectioners' sugar and beat on low for 2 minutes until everything is combined. The mixture is supposed to be a little soft, yet very crumbly. (Don't worry, the warmth of your hands will bring it together.)
- Roll peanut butter dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 scant Tablespoon of dough each) and place on the baking sheet. Keep working and rolling the dough in your hands until the peanut butter balls come together. You should have about 32-35 balls total.
- Cover and chill the shaped peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. During the last few minutes of the chilling time, begin melting the chocolate and oil together. You can melt it in a double boiler or the microwave. If using the microwave: place the chocolate and oil in a medium heat-proof bowl. I recommend using a liquid measuring cup because its depth makes dipping really easy. Melt in 20 second increments in the microwave, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth. Let the warm chocolate sit for 5 minutes to slightly cool before dipping.
- Remove peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Working with 1 at a time, submerge into the chocolate, then carefully lift out using a fork or the spiral candy dipping tool. Tap the fork/tool gently on the side of the bowl/measuring cup to rid excess chocolate. If you used a fork, use a toothpick or a 2nd fork to help you slide the ball off of the fork and onto the baking sheet. If you used the dipping tool, just invert the ball onto the baking sheet. (See video tutorial above for how I do this.) If you have leftover chocolate, reheat it and drizzle on top of the truffles. Top with sprinkles, if desired.
- Refrigerate peanut butter balls for 30 minutes or until chocolate has completely set before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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.
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS OR BARS
One thing I remember about the holidays growing up is that there were always peanut butter balls, or buckeyes, as some people call them!
Provided by Holly Roeder
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Bring butter or margarine to room temperature (soft).
- 2. Mix butter with peanut butter and vanilla. I clean out my peanut butter jars and just use what I have, some crunchy some creamy.
- 3. Add powdered sugar, mix well.
- 4. Roll into balls and chill (or press into dish for bars)
- 5. topping: melt chocolate chips on 50% power in microwave for about 1 min., add shortening or paraffin, and stir until smooth. Continue heating at 15 second intervals, stirring until all smooth.
- 6. dip peanut butter balls into chocolate and remove with toothpick or spoon and cool on wax paper
- 7. OR pour chocolate over peanut butter bars in dish to make coating, sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired.
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS III
This is another recipe for Peanut Butter balls. This one I got from my 96 year old neighbor, Mrs. Lucille Savage. She still makes them at Christmas and now I do too.
Provided by Nancy Puig
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt peanut butter and butter in saucepan, over low heat. In large bowl, mix crispy rice cereal and confectioners' sugar well. Pour melted peanut butter and butter over cereal and sugar and blend together thoroughly.
- Form into 1 inch or smaller balls, spread on cookie sheets, chill till firm in refrigerator (over night is okay).
- Melt chocolate in double boiler and keep melted while working with balls. A teaspoon is best to use in dipping the balls in chocolate. Dip good and place on cookie sheet. As you dip them place them back on cookie sheet and keep chilled till firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 154.4 mg, Sugar 29.5 g
EASY AND FUN PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Kids will love to roll these peanut butter balls into the different coatings.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Blend all ingredients together (preferably with hands). Roll into balls the size of large marbles and refrigerate. Optional: roll balls in powdered cocoa or roll balls info flaked coconut or dip into chocolate fondue. Eat and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 152.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS
Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Love chocolate sundaes with peanuts? Here's a "sundae" that can be waiting in your fridge.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies. Spread over cooled cookie base.
- In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling. Drizzle mixture over filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
My mom helped me post this recipe. These candies are like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and are fun for kids to make because you don't have to cook them. My mom and I made these together.
Provided by Ali in Cali
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 15 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well mixed.
- Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper.
- Let balls stand for 20 minutes until dry.
- Melt the dipping chocolate or confectioners' coating.
- Drop balls one at a time in melted chocolate.
- Using a fork, remove from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off.
- Place back on the waxed paper.
- Let stand until dry.
- Store tightly covered in a cool dry place.
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