Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1 ½cupscreamy peanut butter
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½cupunsalted butter, softened
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1teaspoonvanilla extract
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4cupsconfectioners’ sugar
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2 ½cupssemisweet chocolate chips
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2tablespoonsshortening
Cooking Directions
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Beat peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners’ sugar until incorporated; mixture will be stiff.
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Shape into balls and place onto a wax paper-covered baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, 30 to 60 minutes.
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Place chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
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Press a toothpick into a peanut butter ball; dip into melted chocolate, coating all but a small area at the top. Return to the baking sheet and remove the toothpick, then press on the surface to hide the toothpick mark. Repeat to dip remaining balls. Refrigerate again until chocolate is firm, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe42 | |
| Calories172 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g |
13% |
| Saturated Fat 4g |
22% |
| Cholesterol 6mg |
2% |
| Sodium 44mg |
2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g |
7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
| Protein 3g |
6% |
| Calcium 8mg |
1% |
| Iron 1mg |
3% |
| Potassium 97mg |
2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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