Festive, colorful candy balls shaped like holiday ornaments, ideal for gifting or holiday dessert tables.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
→ Binding and Flavor
04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 tablespoons milk
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coating and Decoration
08 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
09 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, colored sugars, or edible glitter
10 - Mini pretzel sticks or licorice strings for ornament hooks
# Method:
01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and chopped nuts in a large bowl.
02 - Add peanut butter, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract; stir until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Roll dough into 1-inch spheres and arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray.
04 - Refrigerate the dough balls for 15 minutes to firm.
05 - Melt white chocolate chips or candy melts according to package directions.
06 - Immerse each chilled ball in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; place back on the tray and immediately apply holiday sprinkles or edible glitter.
07 - Before coating sets, gently insert a mini pretzel stick or small licorice piece into each ball to simulate an ornament hook.
08 - Refrigerate the decorated balls for approximately 10 minutes until the chocolate coating solidifies.
09 - Present as festive treats or package for gifting.
