Sunday, August 28, 2011

Peanut Butter Balls


I came across a "No Bake" recipe for these delightful things the other day and was extremely skeptical. What do you mean that there are only 4 ingredients? Surprisingly, I had all 4 so I had to try them right away. I emptied the jar of peanut butter into the bowl and added 16 ounces of powdered sugar. Lastly, I added 1/4 cup of melted butter. Stir it all together... and it was a white mess. I knew this couldn't be right so I rolled a little ball and tasted it. It tasted like sugar. So I added a couple more spatulas full of peanut butter until the color and taste was just right. I had to improvise a little but it all worked out in the end.
Roll those little suckers into 1 inch balls and pop them in the freezer for about 5 minutes. Get the chocolate melted and coat them in it. Place them on a foil covered tray and back in the freezer. Once hardened, I moved them to tupperware and put them in the fridge. They are delicious cold! They are so decadent, that I can only eat one. I brought a bunch into work and sent Jeff with some as well. Had to get those tasty things out of the house! 

With some modifications, here is my version of the recipe:
1 jar of peanut butter ( I used reduced fat Peter pan kind)
16 oz powdered sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
4-6 ounces additional peanut butter to taste
melting chocolate (I have been using a Baker's Milk Chocolate for Dipping. Just pop it in the microwave and it is so good)


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