Reese's Peanut Butter Balls
Reese's Peanut Butter Balls are like eating a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, only better. These delicious little morsels have a velvety peanut butter center covered by a layer of rich chocolate. If you like Reese's Cups, you'll love these!
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Servings: 30 balls
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 lb (3 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
- 16 oz chocolate candy coating
Directions
- In microwave-safe bowl, melt together the peanut butter and 2 sticks butter. Microwave on high power for 30-second increments, stirring well in between. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Pinch of small pieces of dough and roll into tight balls. Chill at least 60 minutes until firm.
- In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate candy coating. Dip peanut butter balls into chocolate, tapping off the excess. Place balls on waxed paper and allow to cool completely.
Notes
Use high-quality peanut butter brand like Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butters do not work well for this recipe. Peanut butter filling can be shaped into balls or eggs before dipping in melted chocolate.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 grams | Calories: 276 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 131 mg | Potassium: 76 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 27 g | Vitamin A: 269 IU | Vitamin C: 0.02 mg | Calcium: 9 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg
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