How to Make Christmas Peanut Butter Balls, Butterfinger Candy Bars, and Peppermint Bark

Here’s a step-by-step guide for three delightful Christmas treats: Peanut Butter Balls, Butterfinger Candy Bars, and Peppermint Bark. These are great options for festive gatherings, gift boxes, or holiday desserts.

1. Christmas Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dipping chocolate of your choice

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and vanilla extract.
2. Add the peanut butter, stirring until smooth.
3. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the mixture is well-blended and thick enough to roll.
4. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm them up.
6. Melt your chosen dipping chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
7. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating it fully. Place back on the baking sheet.
8. Let the chocolate set before serving. Store in an airtight container.

2. Peppermint Bark

Ingredients:

• 1 bag dark or milk chocolate chips
• 1 bag white chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Crushed peppermint candy

Instructions:

1. Melt the dark (or milk) chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
2. Spread the melted chocolate in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to cool until solid.
3. Melt the white chocolate chips and stir in the peppermint extract.
4. Spread the white chocolate layer over the hardened dark chocolate.
5. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top.
6. Let the bark cool and harden, then break it into pieces.
7. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

3. Butterfinger Candy Bars

Ingredients:

• 3 cups candy corn
• 2 cups peanut butter
• Dipping chocolate of your choice

Instructions:

1. Place the candy corn in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
2. Stir in the peanut butter. The mixture will be thick, so mix thoroughly.
3. Spread the mixture onto parchment paper to your desired thickness.
4. Cut it into pieces and let cool completely.
5. Melt the dipping chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
6. Dip each piece into the melted chocolate and place it back on the parchment paper to set.
7. Store in an airtight container until serving.

These treats are perfect for the holiday season, offering a mix of rich peanut butter, creamy chocolate, and refreshing peppermint flavors. Enjoy and happy holidays!