Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls

by Angela Ibañez 2 years ago
4.5 (2)
75.3 kcal
9.6 g carbs
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Description

Crunchy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. A favorite Christmas cookie in my family for at least three generations. Can be refrigerated, frozen, or eaten immediately.

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
  1. 1. Mix corn flakes cereal, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, and butter together in a bowl. Scoop mixture using a melon baller into balls and arrange on a plate or baking sheet. Refrigerate until solid, at least 3 hours.
  2. 2. Melt chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3. Grease a baking sheet.
  4. 4. Gently roll peanut butter balls in the melted chocolate until evenly coated; arrange on the same baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 45 balls
calories: 75.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 9.6 g
protein: 1.2 g
saturated fat: 1.8 g
cholesterol: 2 mg
sodium: 41.9 mg
fiber: 0.5 g
sugar: 6.3 g