It's That Time of Year

I'm embarrassed that I only posted one recipe in November.  What on earth have I been doing?!?  As my title states, it is that time of year.  The most wonderful time to year.  Of course that means holiday baking.  It's December 14th and today is my first day of holiday baking.  It seems late this year, but I like to wait for the snow to fall.  Today the rain is falling.  It looks like it may be a green Christmas.  I'm cutting back on the goodies this year as it always seems there are too many.  Today I've make the almond bark pretzels.  I'm sure nobody needs that recipe!  I also mixed up my sugar cookies (no you can't have the recipe).  I am waiting for my oldest son to return from school.  He ordered me to wait for him!  I just finished peanut butter balls.  You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter for these. The recipe is as follows.

What you will need: 1 cup peanut butter, 3 Tbsp butter (softened), 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp salt. 3 blocks almond bark, 2 cups chocolate chips

In a bowl mix the peanut butter, butter, salt, and sugar until it comes together.  I usually knead it on the counter top to make sure it is mixed well.  Form the mixture into little balls (about the size of chestnuts) and place on a cookie sheet.   Chill.  In a double boiler melt the almond bark and chocolate chips. If you don't have a double boiler, as I don't, just use a large pot with an inch of water and place a glass bowl on top. Make sure the bowl fits into the pot.

Dutch oven + glass bowl

Equals a double boiler!

Bring the water to a boil and start stirring the chocolate together.  Meanwhile, lay out small cupcake liners on another cookie sheet.  Once it's all melted get the peanut butter balls. Using a toothpick dip the balls into the chocolate.  The top will not be covered.

Partially covered.

 Place the balls into the cupcake liners and remove the toothpick. Once they are all covered, spoon a tiny amount of chocolate on top to cover the top.  Keep these chilled.

The finished product.