CHERRY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Years ago, I saved this festive recipe and made it only at Christmastime. But my grandkids loved the sweet combination of peanut butter, chocolate and cherries so much that now I mix up a batch anytime they ask or visit!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Pat cherries dry with paper towel. Dust hands with additional confectioners' sugar. Wrap each cherry with a rounded tablespoon full of peanut butter mixture; shape into a ball. (Peanut butter mixture may need to be refrigerated occasionally while rolling cherries.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip peanut butter balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Md Humayun
[email protected]These cherry peanut butter balls are the perfect treat to enjoy on a cold day.
Abala Beauty
[email protected]I've made these cherry peanut butter balls several times now and I'm always happy with the results. They're the perfect treat to have on hand for unexpected guests.
Caleb Ritter
[email protected]I love the way these cherry peanut butter balls taste. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Paige Whitehead
[email protected]These cherry peanut butter balls are a great way to show your friends and family how much you care. They're also a great way to use up leftover cherries.
Stacy Pettis
[email protected]I've been making these cherry peanut butter balls for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to take to parties or potlucks.
Arslan Arijo
[email protected]I love the way these cherry peanut butter balls look. They're so festive and they're perfect for any occasion.
Lutfia Hussein
[email protected]These cherry peanut butter balls are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. They're also a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty.
No Hapindder
[email protected]I've made these cherry peanut butter balls several times now and I'm always impressed with how easy they are to make and how delicious they taste. They're the perfect treat to have on hand for unexpected guests.
Michael Lahai
[email protected]I love the way these cherry peanut butter balls melt in my mouth. They're the perfect treat to enjoy on a cold day.
Ronrash Tamang
[email protected]These cherry peanut butter balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Md Romal gemar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to try and these cherry peanut butter balls fit the bill perfectly. They're quick to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Rabiu Ahmad
[email protected]I made these cherry peanut butter balls for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
Shailendra Yadav
[email protected]These cherry peanut butter balls are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.
Reval Magdy
[email protected]I've made these cherry peanut butter balls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect party food because they're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Carter Meaux
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of peanut butter, but these cherry peanut butter balls are amazing! The combination of sweet and salty is perfect.
Bulafu Jordan
[email protected]These cherry peanut butter balls were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.