Peanut Butter Balls
(from ybsiskaren’s recipe box)
Source: Christina Wartina
Prep time: 60 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Categories: Candy
Ingredients
- 2 c creamy peanut butter
- 2 c powdered sugar
- 4 Tbs butter softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 12 oz semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil or shortening
Directions
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Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Mix together peanut butter, confectioner’s sugar, butter, vanilla extract and salt with an electric mixer until well combined. Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop individual balls and place onto the parchment paper. Place in freezer for 15 minutes to harden.
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Melt chocolate chips and shortening or coconut oil together in microwave for 1½ – 2 minutes at 50 % power.
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Dip each hardened peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a spoon and then place back onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet to dry.
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Store in an airtight container.