Peanut butter balls/truffles make for a simple no fuss dessert. There’s no baking required, very little mixing, no waiting for the eggs and butter to warm up to room temperature. Just a few ingredients and steps to follow. Though I never partake in the eating process here I know most people fully enjoy this treat (D especially). I used to make these peanut butter balls, but when the confectioners sugar ran out I decided to substitute it with graham crackers crumbs. Not a bad taste combination. I’ve made these both with regular and natural organic peanut butter and it works either way. The only difference being how much graham cracker crumbs you need to add – the natural peanut butter is a lot more liquidy than the regular so you need to add at least 1/2 cup more graham cracker crumbs. Best of all these keep for at least a week in the fridge — if they last that long!
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1¼ – 2 cups graham crackers crumbs
- 5-6 ounces crushed heath bars
- 4-5 ounces chocolate, broken up into small pieces
- Add graham crackers to food processor and process until mixture resembles crumbs. Add 1 cup graham crackers crumbs to the peanut butter. Mix. Add more graham cracker crumbs until mixture is dry enough to be able to form balls.
- Using your hands form the dough into 24 even sized balls. Place on aluminum foil lined baking sheet/cutting board and freeze for 30-60 minutes or until firm.
- Using a double boiler heat chocolate, stirring until melted. Placed crushed heath bits in a small bowl.
- Using a fork dip peanut butter balls in the melted chocolate, one at a time, and then toss in the heath bits. Refrigerate until firm.
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These look great! Very resourceful using the graham crackers. Love it!
Thanks! Think I’ll try these with vanilla wafers next – I have a box laying around somewhere….
Highly recommend them for any event. This my new recipe for holiday treats. My mom couldn’t believe that I had made them and that it was so easy.
that sounds a lot of work for this dessert! i love the peanut butter and chocolate combined together!
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I’m gaining weight just by looking at them!
It’s a good thing they’re small so if you can limit yourself to one or two I’m sure they’re not too high in calories!
I love the way you write your blogs! Yummy, yummy! Looks delicious!!!
Thanks! They really are addicting, but thankfully so easy to make!
this looks yummy! wish I can have one now for supper snacking
Wonderful recipe – so simple, accessible and delicious! Thank you for sharing it on RecipeNewZ! Our viewers loved it and as a result today it was featured on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/RecipeNewZ
Congrats!
Thank you for featuring it on your facebook page – I couldn’t be more flattered!
These are easy and amazing … I am sharing them on my blog this week and of course, linking back to you!! Love your blog and now a FB fan!!
Aw thanks so much! So glad you loved them! They really make for a great dessert treat or snack and are not too hard to make!
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