Who doesn’t love a sweet treat that’s also packed with protein and energy? That’s what Meg’s Power Peanut Butter Balls are all about. These delightful little goodies are a personal favorite of mine, and once you try them, I’m sure they’ll become a favorite of yours too. This recipe has been passed down in my family, with each generation adding its own little tweak. But the heart of the recipe, the perfect combination of crunchy peanut butter, sweet confectioners sugar, and graham cracker crumbs, has remained the same. These treats are not only delicious, but also incredibly easy to make. In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a batch of power-packed peanut butter balls that are perfect for a midday snack or a late-night treat. Plus, the fun part is you can really make this recipe your own. Add some crushed nuts for extra crunch, drizzle some caramel for a sweet surprise, or dip them in white chocolate for a different twist. The possibilities are endless! So, are you ready to make some mouth-watering peanut butter balls? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 1 c. crunchy peanut butter
- 1 box confectioners sugar
- 2 sticks butter or margarine
- 2 oz. paraffin
- chocolate chips
Baking Instructions
- Melt butter and pour over the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners sugar and peanut butter.
- Mix well and shape into bite size balls.
- Melt chocolate chips in double boiler with the paraffin.
- Dip the peanut butter balls in the chocolate and place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Mmmmmmm good!
Calorie: 150
Total cooking time: 30 mins
Difficulty level: Easy
The Epic Quest for Meg’s Power Peanut Butter Balls
Gathering the Ingredients
My kitchen looked like a post-apocalyptic supermarket. Bags of groceries strewn everywhere, and not a single clean surface in sight. I had all the ingredients for Meg’s Power Peanut Butter Balls: 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs, 1 c. crunchy peanut butter, 1 box confectioners sugar, 2 sticks butter or margarine, 2 oz. paraffin, and a bag of chocolate chips. It was like I had robbed a sweet shop in the middle of the night.
The Butter Meltdown
The first step of the recipe was to melt the butter and pour it over the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners sugar, and peanut butter. Now, melting butter might seem like child’s play to some, but to me, it’s like trying to defuse a bomb. One wrong move and BOOM, you’ve got a butter explosion on your hands. Or in this case, all over my kitchen counter and floor.
The Art of Ball Shaping
After narrowly avoiding a buttery disaster, I mixed the ingredients well and began shaping them into bite-size balls. This was not as easy as it sounded. I felt like I was trying to sculpt the Venus de Milo out of Play-Doh. After a few attempts that looked more like peanut butter amoebas than balls, I finally got the hang of it.
The Chocolate Dip Dilemma
Next, I had to melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler with the paraffin. Now, I’m not a scientist, but I’m pretty sure that’s how you make a rocket fuel. I was half-expecting NASA to knock on my door. Dipping the peanut butter balls into the molten chocolate was like playing a game of Operation. One wrong move and you’re left with a chocolate-coated finger.
The Final Countdown
Finally, I placed the peanut butter balls on a greased cookie sheet. Now, the recipe didn’t specify whether they were supposed to look like tiny, chocolate-covered planets or like they’d been in a fight with a chocolate sauce monster. I decided to go with the latter. After what felt like an eternity (but was probably only 10 minutes), they were done. I took a bite and let me tell you, it was mmmmmm good!
The Aftermath
So there you have it, folks. My journey into the land of Meg’s Power Peanut Butter Balls. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, from the highs of finding all the ingredients, to the lows of the butter meltdown, and the triumph of the final product. And the best part? I’ve got enough graham cracker crumbs, crunchy peanut butter, confectioners sugar, butter, paraffin, and chocolate chips left over to do it all over again. Wish me luck!
