Saturday, December 24, 2011

Peanut Butter Balls

*This recipe is courtesy of my friend Megan Walpole*



Ingredients: **Caution: The full recipe will make over 100 balls. Adjust recipe for quantity needed**
4 sticks unsalted butter softened  
2 boxes powdered sugar 
1 32oz container crunch peanut butter  
2½ - 6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate drops 
1 block paraffin 


Directions:

  1. Mix first 3 ingredients and roll into balls 1 inch in diameter. My KitchenAid Mixer was a god-send to do this
  2. Chill until firm
  3. Melt chocolate drops and paraffin in double boiler
  4. Insert toothpick into ball and dip into chocolate. Leave over hot water while dipping
  5. Place covered ball onto tray to dry. Remove toothpick
  6. Once batch is done, cover toothpick hole with small amount of chocolate (not needed)
  7. Place in fridge overnight to harden

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