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Peanut Butter Snowballs Recipe
Peanut Butter Snowballs are a no-bake peanut butter candy with crunchy graham crackers and covered in decadent white chocolate coating that is decorated with Christmas-colored sprinkles. These make a wonderful holiday sweet treat!
Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 24 candies
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- I teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Cup Ghirardelli's white chocolate melting wafers
- Sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat until well combined.
- Beat in the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs.
- Cover with saran wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and scoop small Tablespoon size portions and roll into balls.
- Repeat until all the dough has been made into balls.
- Cover with seran wrap and place into the freezer for 1 hour or overnight.
- Place the melting chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and place in the microwave for 30 seconds, remove and stir if needed, repeat until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Place a cooling rack on a cookie sheet, or line wax paper.
- Use a fork and carefully dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, working quickly so the balls don't get too soft. Place onto parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with the sprinkles as you go along so the chocolate doesn't harden.
- Let harden before serving.
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Notes
- Tips: After rolling the balls freeze for a minimum of an hour before dipping in the white chocolate. Ghirardelli melting wafers is best for dipping, if you use a different brand you will need an additional Tablespoon of butter per cup of chocolate. Once the peanut butter balls are dipped, add the sprinkles before the chocolate hardens. Let the peanut butter balls harden before serving for best results. These make great gifts, perfect addition to a Christmas party.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. These may also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
126mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24candies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.