Peanut Butter Ball Pumpkins & Cats
Delightful treats combining creamy peanut butter and chocolate, perfect for Halloween or fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate coating (melting chocolate or chocolate chips)
- Orange and black food coloring (optional for decoration)
- Mini chocolate chips or candies for eyes
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Shape the Balls: Form small balls, flattening some slightly to resemble pumpkins.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the Balls: Coat each ball in melted chocolate, shaking off excess.
- Cool and Set: Let the chocolate-coated balls cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Decorate: Color remaining peanut butter mixture with food coloring and roll the treats for decoration; use mini chocolate chips for eyes.
- Enjoy: Serve as spooky snacks or sweet treats anytime!
Notes
For a fun family activity, involve kids in shaping and decorating the treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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