Christmas Peanut Butter Balls
Don’t waste your money on senseless items for Christmas gifts. My Great Grandmother, Arizona Henry, shared her love for her family and friends by baking cookies and candy.
You could always count on peanut butter balls (decorated with red and green sprinkles) as part of your Christmas tin. When you roll these balls, the peanut butter melts and will stick to your hands. I remember Grandma rolling her peanut butter balls for hours, and occasionally, she would chase me through the house with peanut butter hands. Grandma would chase me and rub peanut butter on my nose, causing me to laugh. I believe it was her way to get me out of the kitchen and to quit begging.
Peanut butter, eaten by itself, without all the sugar used in this recipe, is actually a healthy food. Two tablespoons of peanut butter has about 190 calories. Peanut butter is high in fiber and protein and low in carbohydrates, which makes it good for individuals with diabetes. It is also high in vitamin E, niacin, manganese, vitamin B6, and magnesium. My favorite breakfast is a honey crisp apple or banana with peanut butter. For a healthier 2025, add a little peanut butter into your diet.
Christmas Peanut Butter Balls
1 (16 oz) box of powdered sugar,
2 (1/2 cup sticks) of real butter, softened
2 cups peanut butter
WAX PAPER
- Mix and chill.
- Form balls and place on wax paper.
- Chill in refrigerator.
1 (16 oz.) block dark dipping chocolate
1 (16 oz.) block white dipping chocolate
Red and green sprinkles
WAX PAPER
- Melt both chocolates in the microwave until smooth.
- Dip cold peanut butter balls into chocolate with a toothpick.
- Place dipped chocolate-covered ball on wax paper.
- Sprinkle or drizzle on warm chocolate to create your peanut butter masterpiece.
Stacy Schultz is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, a former Morgan County Commissioner and is the author of “It’s Stacy’s Grandma ‘Zona’s recipes” and “Great Grandma Zona’s Wisdom & recipes: Comfort food made easy.” She has been in healthcare for 35 years at War Memorial Hospital.
