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Peanut Butter Balls IV

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"My family makes these every Christmas, they're one of our favorites. The maple flavoring is the key ingredient!" — BECKE

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Original recipe makes 5 dozen Change Servings

1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

Combine the butter, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and maple flavoring. Cream well and knead well.
Melt the chocolate chips over low heat. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Dip into melted chocolate chips.
Refrigerate overnight (or at least for about 15 minutes) on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.

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I've made these several times and they are always devoured! However, I have never used the maple extract (I just double the vanilla) and prefer milk chocolate over semi-sweet. I think they taste just like Reese Cups.

—TAYLORBUNCH

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Dec 20, 2010

i was not that impressed with this...i mean for one i ran into some difficulties dipping as the batter would fall apart once i tried to dip, I had to research another recipe to realizee that you were supposed to roll into balls and refridgerate for a period of time...and then use a broiler to melt the chocolate so it stayed thinner....once I did this stuff and used toothpicks to help dip....IT BECAME SUPER EASY....I wish this recipe would've been more helpful for first timers who didn't know the things that may seem common sense to others...:)

—amateurgirl

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Dec 09, 2006

The whole reason I wanted to make these was because last weekend I bought one at a speciality store and it was so good I wanted to make them for Christmas. So today I made them! I also doubled the vanilla and skipped the maple flavoring. They turned out exactly as I wanted them too and they didn't cost a dollar a pop! I melted down some PB chips and made squiggles on the top to make them extra pretty! This one is a keeper! No need to add anything extra - the dough will seem crumbly but when formed in balls it will be fine.

—SENORITAMARGARITA

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Dec 08, 2006

I liked the recipe but made a few changes,I added 1/2 Cup more peanut butter and used less maple extract (1/4 tsp) the peanut butter mixture was a little grainy instead of creamy so I added 1 tsp milk and warmed up slightly in microwave before rolling in balls and dipping in chocolate.

—lisascooking

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Dec 04, 2006

I used maple syrup instead of maple extract. As stated in the recipe, you really need to knead the dough to get a nice consistancy. Also refrigerating balls before dipping in chocolate made it alot easier. had a hard time keeping them hidden till Christmas ;P

—Valerie

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Mar 17, 2005

These little treasures were very good but I would leave out the maple flavoring completely next time. I also added a tablespoon of melted parafin to the chocolate chips to give the balls that professional chocolatier sheen.

—RAYKATS

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Dec 05, 2006

This recipe is very yummy! I tried a few different recipes for Peanut Butter Balls from this website and this one is my favorite.

—Jami R.

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Jan 01, 2007

Wow!!! These were fantastic. My kids said they tasted like reeces peanut butter cups. Made a couple of changes, used 1 stick of butter, maple syrup, and 2 bags of milk chocolate chips. I don't have a double boiler so I put chips in microwave bowl with a tablespoon of shortening. Thanks this is definitely a keeper.

—Di J

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Nutrition

Calories
206 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
25.6 g
8%

Cholesterol
4 mg
1%

Fat
11.4 g
18%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
3.7 g
7%

Sodium
72 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Peanut Butter Balls IV

Serving Size: 1/30 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 206
Calories from Fat: 103

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g 18 %
Saturated Fat 4.3g 22 %
Cholesterol 4mg 1 %
Sodium 72mg 3 %
Potassium 126mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 25.6g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 3.7g 7 %
Sugars 23g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 18 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 6 %

* 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.