Peanut butter balls for Christmas

Ingredients

For the Filling with Peanut Butter:

1. One cup of peanut butter that is creamy
2. Half a cup of softened unsalted butter
3. Two cups of powdered sugar
4. One teaspoon of vanilla extract
5. One-fourth teaspoon of salt

Regarding the Coating:

• Two cups of milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• One tablespoon of optional vegetable oil for smoothness
• Crushed candy canes or sprinkles (optional; for decorating)

Directions

Prepare the filling.

• Put the peanut butter, softened butter, salt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing dish. Blend until fully blended and smooth.
• To make the mixture hard enough to handle, add a bit more powdered sugar if it’s too mushy.

Create the Balls:

• Form the peanut butter mixture into tiny, one-inch-diameter balls. Put them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• To firm up, place all of the formed balls in the refrigerator for around half an hour.

Melt the chocolate.

• Put the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave. Stirring occasionally, heat for 30 seconds at a time until melted and smooth.

Coat the balls of peanut butter:

• Using a fork, remove each cooled peanut butter ball after dipping it into the melted chocolate. Let the extra chocolate fall off.
• Return the coated balls to the baking sheet covered with paper.

Decorate:

• If desired, garnish with crushed candy canes or sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.

Calm down:

• Put the peanut butter balls covered in chocolate in the refrigerator for about half an hour, or until the chocolate has set.

Serve:

• Savor your festive balls of peanut butter! For up to two weeks, keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Advice:

• For a distinct taste, you can use dark or white chocolate.
• You are welcome to alter the décor to fit the festive theme!

Enjoy creating and distributing these delectable peanut butter balls for Christmas!