Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs
The ultimate chocolate treat! These Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs are soft, creamy, and perfectly sweet. With every bite, you experience a delightful mix of peanut butter and chocolate that will leave you craving more. Perfect for any occasion, make these today and bring joy to your dessert table!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Blender
- Oven
Ingredients
- 6 ounces peanut butter chips
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar
- ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1¼ cups salted butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
- colored sugar optional
Instructions
- Combine the peanut butter chips and semisweet chocolate chips in a double boiler. Heat until smooth. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and finely chopped peanuts. Stir well. Let sit until firm enough to shape.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Knead until well blended. If too dry, add milk as needed.
- Shape the dough into an 11-inch log; cut into ¼-inch slices.
- Spread a slice in your hands into a thin circle.
- Place a chocolate-peanut butter ball in the center of the slice, wrap the dough around it, seal, and roll into a ball.
- Roll the ball in powdered sugar and place on an un-greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, cool slightly, and roll in powdered sugar again while warm.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Freezing: These cookies freeze well; just layer them between parchment paper.
- Pairing: Serve with milk or hot chocolate for a delightful treat.
- Experiment: Try adding different flavors or toppings to customize your snowballs.
- Celebrate: These cookies are perfect for holiday parties and gatherings!