Save Festive, colorful candy balls that resemble holiday ornaments perfect for gifting or decorating your dessert table.
I first made these candy balls last holiday season and they were a huge hit with family and friends.
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Ingredients
- Base: 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- Binding and Flavor: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Coating & Decoration: 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts, assorted holiday sprinkles, colored sugars, or edible glitter, mini pretzel sticks or licorice strings (for ornament hooks)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and chopped nuts.
- Step 2:
- Add peanut butter, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Step 3:
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 4:
- Chill balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile, melt white chocolate chips or candy melts according to package instructions.
- Step 6:
- Dip each chilled ball into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Step 7:
- Place dipped balls back onto the tray and immediately decorate with holiday sprinkles or edible glitter.
- Step 8:
- Before the coating sets, gently press a mini pretzel stick or small piece of licorice into each ball to create an ornament hook.
- Step 9:
- Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Serve or package for gifting.
Save These candy balls always bring joy to our family gatherings during the holidays.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowl, spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons, baking tray, parchment paper, microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts or tree nuts (depending on nut choice), milk, gluten (unless using gluten-free wafers). May contain soy (in chocolate). Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 140, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 2 g
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Enjoy creating these festive treats that add a special touch to your holiday celebrations.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I make these candy balls nut-free?
Yes, swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut-free needs.
- → What can I use instead of white chocolate for coating?
Dark or milk chocolate work well as alternative coatings, providing different flavor profiles.
- → How should I store these holiday candy balls?
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- → Can I prepare these candy balls in advance?
Yes, prepare and chill them ahead of time, then dip and decorate just before serving for best results.
- → Are gluten-free options possible with this treat?
Use gluten-free vanilla wafers to make the candy balls suitable for gluten-free diets.
