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Ali Lanenga / Stocksy
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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403 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 16 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 403 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
Sodium 160mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Protein 6g | |
Calcium 38mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Cream cheese peanut butter bBalls are easy truffles made with cream cheese and peanut butter and covered in melted chocolate. Try adding chopped peanuts to the filling if you like a little crunch!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
- 4 - 4.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cups peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 12 oz. chocolate candy coating
- Optional: 24 whole peanut halves (for decoration)
Steps to Make It
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Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil, set aside.
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Combine the softened cream cheese, 4 cups powdered sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in the large bowl of an electric mixer.
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Mix the candy on medium speed for several minutes until the mixture is well-combined and homogenous. If the dough appears to be too sticky, add the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix until it is somewhat stiff but still pliable and not dry.
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Using a teaspoon or a candy scoop, for the candy into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter or less) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Place the candy in the freezer or refrigerator to chill until set, about 20 minutes in the freezer or 1 hour in the refrigerator.
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Once you are ready to dip the balls, place the chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate using dipping tools or two forks.
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Return the dipped balls to the baking sheet, and while the chocolate is still wet, top each ball with a peanut half. Repeat with remaining candy.
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Place the dipped candies in the refrigerator to set the chocolate. Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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