Holiday Ornament Candy Balls (Printable format)

Festive, colorful candy balls coated in white chocolate and decorated with holiday sprinkles.

# List of ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

→ Binding and Flavor

04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coating and Decoration

08 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
09 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, colored sugars, or edible glitter
10 - Mini pretzel sticks or licorice strings for ornament hooks

# How to make it:

01 - Mix finely crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and chopped nuts thoroughly in a large bowl.
02 - Add creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and stir until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Form the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
04 - Place the tray in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm the balls.
05 - Melt white chocolate chips or candy melts according to package directions until smooth.
06 - Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, gently allowing excess coating to drip off.
07 - Return coated balls to the tray and immediately decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter. Press a mini pretzel stick or a piece of licorice into each as an ornament hook before coating sets.
08 - Refrigerate the decorated balls for about 10 minutes until the coating is firm.
09 - Serve immediately or package for gifting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect for holiday gifts and decorations
02 -
  • Swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version
  • Use dark or milk chocolate coating for variety
03 -
  • Chill the dough well before shaping to prevent sticking
  • Use parchment paper to avoid mess and ease cleanup
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