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Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs with Caramel Drizzle Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 snowballs

Description

These Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs with Caramel Drizzle are a festive and indulgent holiday treat featuring creamy peanut butter centers wrapped in fudgy chocolate cookie dough, finished with a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy nights in, these snowballs combine rich chocolate, smooth peanut butter, and sweet caramel for a deliciously satisfying dessert.

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Cookie Layer

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Caramel Drizzle

  • ½ cup soft caramels or caramel squares
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Optional Garnish

  • Sea salt flakes
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Festive sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Then roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a tray. Freeze the peanut butter balls for 20 minutes so they firm up, making them easier to wrap with the cookie dough.
  2. Make the cookie dough: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter together until smooth and fully combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg mixture. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.
  3. Assemble snowballs: Take about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate cookie dough and flatten it into a disc. Place a frozen peanut butter ball in the center of the disc and carefully wrap the dough around it, sealing the edges completely. Place each assembled snowball seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart slightly.
  4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the snowballs for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and fudgy. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet to prevent breaking when handling.
  5. Caramel drizzle: Melt the soft caramels with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth and pourable. Using a spoon, piping bag, or zip-top bag with a corner cut off, drizzle the caramel over the cooled snowballs. If desired, garnish immediately with sea salt flakes, chopped peanuts, or festive sprinkles for added texture and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Chill the peanut butter filling to make wrapping with the dough easier and cleaner.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; the centers should stay fudgy and moist for the best texture.
  • To create neat and controlled caramel drizzles, use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top to balance the sweetness and enhance flavor.
  • Drizzle the caramel just before serving to maintain a fresh and glossy appearance.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/decadent-chocolate-peanut-butter-snowballs-with-caramel-drizzle-recipe/