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    Holiday Peanut Butter Balls

    Published: Dec 2, 2016 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These Holiday Peanut Butter Balls are a delicious holiday treat with a crispy, creamy inside and covered in chocolate and holiday sprinkles on the outside!

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    It’s hard to believe that the holidays are here already. With that being said there will plenty of parties whether it be for work, friends or family. This holiday peanut butter balls recipe is perfect to take to any party and doesn’t take much time to make. They are rich in taste and hard to just eat one. Serve them up on a holiday dish and you are ready for the party.

    Can you Freeze Peanut Butter Balls?

    Yes, you can freeze peanut butter balls. To do so, make sure the chocolate is set completely and place in an airtight container in a single layer and stack with parchment paper in between in layer. Store in freezer for up to one month.

    More Holiday Treats

    • Christmas Ornament Hot Cocoa Bombs
    • White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
    • Reindeer White Krispie Treats
    • Surprise Snowball Cookies

    Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Balls

    • Make sure to use creamy peanut butter for a smooth consistency. 
    • If you don’t have a double broiler, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time stirring in between until creamy and smooth.
    • Make sure the chocolate is set before consuming.
    • Store remaining leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for up to 4 weeks.
    • You can make these throughout the year by omitting the holiday sprinkles and sprinkle with sea salt or nothing at all.

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    Holiday Peanut Butter Balls Ingredients

    Yields: 3 dozen

    • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
    • ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks) – softened at room temperature
    • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
    • 12 oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 Tablespoon solid shortening
    • Holiday sprinkles

     

    How to Make Holiday Peanut Butter Balls

    Line a large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and set aside.

    In a large mixing bowl, mix together the peanut butter and softened butter. Next, add the powdered sugar and stir well to blend completely.

    Put the cereal to a food processor and grind them slightly. Then, add the cereal to the peanut butter, butter and powdered sugar mix and mix until well incorporated. 

    Cover and chill for 15 minutes in the fridge for easier handling.

    Remove from refrigerator and roll into 2 inch balls. Place on lined baking sheet.

    In a double boiler, melt the shortening. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.

    Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate. You can either work from the double boiler pan or you can transfer the melted chocolate into a smaller bowl for easier handling. Place the chocolate coated peanut butter balls on the lined baking sheet.

    If desired, sprinkle each peanut butter ball with holidays sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.

    ENJOY!!

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    Can you make these up ahead of time?

    Yes, you can always make these up ahead of time to have on hand when you have a party to go to. After you make them just make sure to store chilled in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Then you can grab the container put them on a platter and head out the door.

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    Holiday Peanut Butter Balls

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
    • ¾ cup butter 1 ½ sticks - softened at room temperature
    • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
    • 12 oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 Tablespoon solid shortening
    • Holiday sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Line a large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the peanut butter and softened butter. Add the powdered sugar and stir well to blend completely.
    • Add the cereal to a food processor and grind them slightly. Add the cereal to the peanut butter, butter and powdered sugar mix and mix until well incorporated. 
    • Cover and chill for 15 minutes in the fridge for easier handling.
    • Remove from refrigerator and roll into 2 inch balls. Place on lined baking sheet.
    • In a double boiler, melt the shortening. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.
    • Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate. You can either work from the double boiler pan or you can transfer the melted chocolate into a smaller bowl for easier handling. Place the chocolate coated peanut butter balls on the lined baking sheet.
    • If desired, sprinkle each peanut butter ball with holidays sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
    • ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Store chilled in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.

    Nutrition Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Christmas Images 2016

      December 03, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Nyc Recipe….

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    2. evelyn

      December 05, 2016 at 10:30 am

      where can i click to print just the ingredients

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    3. Kathy Youngblood

      December 09, 2016 at 7:38 am

      Can you freeze these peanut butter balls

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    4. Christine

      November 30, 2022 at 5:35 am

      This looks really good please send me the website thank you

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