Peanut Butter Bonbons
2012-09-29- Yield : 25 Balls
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 0m
- Ready In : 50m
Total Cost (minus sundries): I had everything in my cupboard so this was a cheap quick one for me.
My grandmother would make these around the holidays and you could never stop eating them. Since we were promised an 80 degree day here in San Francisco and got one in the 50′s, I decided to go with some comfort food. These are quick, easy, bite-sized, and something you can just keep in your fridge for a quick dose of sugar.
This recipe requires a small scoop (i used a melon baller, like a mini-ice cream scoop) and a double boiler. If you’re like me, you don’t have a double boiler. In which case you can improvise by putting a small pot inside of a bigger pot with water, on medium heat. This will allow you to melt the chocolate without burning it.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 Cup Puffed Rice/Rice Krispies
- 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 3/4 Cup Non Dairy (Semi-Sweet) Chocolate Chips
Method
Step 1
Combine the peanut butter, sugar and rice krispies in a bowl.
Step 2
Using a small scoop (I used a melon baller), scoop the mixture into small balls and put on a cookie tray lined with wax or parchment paper. Put the tray in the freezer until the balls harden, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Using a double boiler, or the "two-pot" method, melt the chocolate chips until smooth. You may need to add a little splash of water to help smooth it out.
Step 4
Dip the frozen peanut butter bonbons into the melted chocolate and put back onto the wax paper and return to the freezer. Allow to freeze, about another 15 minutes. Put in tupperware or a bag and leave in the fridge.
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posted by KellyKat on September 29, 2012
These look excellent! I can’t wait to try them out. For my double boiler I always use a pot and metal bowl. I have a large metal mixing bowl and I sit it on top of the pot with water. Of course it gets hot, so with this method an oven mitt needs to be used when stirring.
posted by Jake on September 29, 2012
That’s a great idea too. Thanks for sharing!
posted by berealyoga on October 1, 2012
I LOVE how easy this is –and how little sugar is involved! PB gets me EVERY TIME! Keep up the great work here!
posted by Jake on October 1, 2012
Glad you like it! To be honest, I’m a sugar fiend. You could halve the amount of sugar, or even go without it and it would still taste great.
posted by Jocelyn on January 16, 2013
Did you use a regular peanut butter that has added sugar? I only buy 100% nut butters and wonder if I will need to add more sugar?
posted by Jake on January 16, 2013
I used “regular” peanut butter, but the real thing would work great too. You can boost or decrease the sweetness of the recipe by subtracting or increasing the powdered sugar.
posted by Crystal on January 16, 2013
These are soooo good and easy to make! I used crispy brown rice cereal, and added a little coconut oil to the chocolate to loosen it up a bit, instead of water. Also topped them with a little chia seed and some shredded coconut. Thanks for the great recipe!
posted by Jake on January 16, 2013
Daaang! You made the deluxe version! Sounds super good!
posted by anna@stuffedveggies on January 20, 2013
I don’t have a double boiler, but I find it easy to melt chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave. Do 30 seconds at a time, and stir each time you stop. It usually takes 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total. Chocolate chips might not LOOK melted when the microwave stops, but when you stir them you find out if they are or not. It’s super easy & no special equipment : )
posted by Jake on January 22, 2013
Thanks for the tip, Anna. A microwave is the easiest and most convenient way. I had to scramble when making this after mine broke and I didn’t have a double boiler.