Ah, a Christmas tradition that comes with a side of sweet memories and holiday magic. The combination of creamy peanut butter filling, rich milk chocolate coating, and the crunch of crushed peanuts is pure perfection. Plus, making them with family adds an extra sprinkle of love and joy, making each bite even more special. 🍫🥜✨
Nutty Choco Bites
Nutter Butter cookies debuted in 1969 by Nabisco, quickly becoming a favorite for their unique peanut butter flavor and design. They've remained a beloved treat, especially during holidays, for both kids and adults. 🍪🥜
Ingredients
- 1 package 16 oz Nutter Butter cookies
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz milk chocolate or milk chocolate coating
- Crushed peanuts for topping
Instructions
- Crush the Nutter Butters: Use a food processor to crush the Nutter Butter cookies into fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Nutter Butters with the softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Form the Bon Bons: Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the Nutter Butter balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Milk Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Dip the Bon Bons: Using a fork, dip each Nutter Butter ball into the melted milk chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place back on the parchment paper.
- Decorate: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with crushed peanuts.