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peanut butter balls with chocolate
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Acorns

These chocolate peanut butter acorns are the cousin of everyone's favorite buckeyes. A smooth peanut butter ball topped with a chocolate cap and a walnut stem.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Inactive Time1 hour 39 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 dozen
Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 16 ounces semi sweet chocolate
  • ½ cup walnut pieces for the stems

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a mixer, beat peanut butter and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
  • Place the chocolate in a deep bowl and microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals, until melted.
  • Spoon a little chocolate on the top of each peanut butter ball so they look like little "caps". Poke a walnut piece into the top of each acorn while still melted.
  • Cool completely to harden.

Nutrition

Serving: 2acorns | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g