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Christmas Peanut Butter Balls, Butterfinger Candy, and Peppermint Bark


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 54 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24-36 treats, depending on size 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate the holidays with these delightful treats! Christmas Peanut Butter Balls are a classic favorite, rich in flavor and perfect for gifting. Butterfinger Candy bars offer a crunchy twist, while Peppermint Bark brings a refreshing seasonal touch. These recipes are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends!


Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Balls

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dipping chocolate (as needed)

Peppermint Bark

  • 1 bag (12 oz) dark or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 bag (12 oz) white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Crushed peppermint candy (for sprinkling)

Butterfinger Candy Bars

  • 3 cups candy corn
  • 2 cups peanut butter
  • Dipping chocolate (as needed)

Instructions

Peanut Butter Balls

  1. Melt Butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the vanilla extract.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Stir in the peanut butter until combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well blended.
  3. Form Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Freeze: Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes.
  5. Dip in Chocolate: Melt your choice of dipping chocolate. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet.

Peppermint Bark

  1. Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Spread: Spread the melted dark chocolate evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool.
  3. Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips in another bowl with the peppermint extract. Stir until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour the white chocolate over the cooled dark chocolate layer. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top.
  5. Set and Break: Allow the bark to set completely before breaking it into pieces.

Butterfinger Candy Bars

  1. Melt Candy Corn: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy corn in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
  2. Add Peanut Butter: Stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is well combined and thick.
  3. Spread: Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to cool.
  4. Cut and Dip: Once cooled, cut into pieces and dip each piece in melted chocolate. Place back on parchment to set.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the chocolate used for dipping.
  • Store the treats in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use crunchy peanut butter.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Candy
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg