Hello. dear readers! Today on Ineskohl Kitchen, I’m excited to bring you my deliciously sweet, crunchy,
and rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe_ They are traditionally made during festive seasons, but
why lint ourselves, right? Let’s make every day a celebration! This recipe was inspired by a cherished
family men%er, and they’ve since become a favorite year-round treat They make great gifts for
occasions like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Easter too!
Ingredients:
2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
2 cups of crispy rice cereal
• 2 cups of creamy peanut butter
112 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• For the chocolate coating •
• 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and
2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening
Instructions:
1. Start by taking a small saucepan. Add in your unsalted butter and melt it over medium heat.
2. Once the butter has melted, stir in the vanilla extract. Tum off the heat.
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3. Add the peanut butter to the pan. Stir until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. If needed, tum
the heat back on to medium to help everything blend faster.
4. In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal and conÉctimers’ sugar Pour the butter and peanut
butter mixture over it
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5. Noa”‘, it’s time for some stirring! Blend everything together until the sugar isnt vSible anymore. This
step requires a bit of patience, but it ensure frat me sugar and cereal are fulty coated with the
creamy peanut butter nüture.
6. After mixing, you’re ready to form the balls. Use a small ice cream scoop or a spoon to create even
portions of the mixture. Drop them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper sprayed with
nonstick spray.
7. your hands slightly to prevent the mixture from sticking, then roll the portions into round balls-
8. Place the balls into the fridge to set. They will need a few hours to harden, but you can also leave
them overnight for convenience.
9. ‘unmen the balls are ready, prepare the chocolate coatng. Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips
and vegetable shortening in a bowl and melt them in a microwave. Be sure to stir the mixture every
15 seconds to ensure it melts evenly.
10. Dip the chilled ‘*anut butter balls into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Place
them back onto the baking sheet.
11. Pop file tray back into the fridge for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened_
And there you have it, dear friends, a batch of Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls that are as delightful to
present as gifts as they are to eat. These scrumptious delights strike a perfect balance between
sweetness, creaminess, and crunchiness. Get creative and ty them out this weekend! Dont forget to
share your creations on social media and tag me — I love seeing your versions! Happy cooking,
everyone!