Homeschooling allows for lots of time spent together in the kitchen, so here’s a science lesson with sweet lab results…
What says Valentine’s Day better than a homemade chocolate treat? Here’s a recipe I found in a magazine three years ago, which has been a great success with my family. There is a time to eat healthy and there is a time to enjoy a treat. This is the latter time.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bonbons
Mix 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 5 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla in a large bowl.
Knead mixture until smooth, adding up to 1/2 cup more powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
My three-year-old daughter kneads the peanut butter and powdered sugar.
Roll dough into 1” balls and set on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet; chill 1 hour.
Here are the peanut butter balls getting ready to chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
Line 2 more cookie sheets with wax paper; set aside. Place assorted sprinkles in shallow bowls.
Microwave 1 1/2 cups light cocoa candy melts, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth. I used a double-boiler because I find it easier.
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I honestly think it is faster and easier to melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler.
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In just two minutes, you should have this amazing chocolate paste to roll the peanut butter balls in. Try not to lick the spoon.
Drop the balls 5 at a time in the melted chocolate to coat. Removed balls with a fork allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Roll balls in sprinkles to coat. Place on the lined cookie sheets. Repeat with the remaining balls, then chill until chocolate is set. Makes about 40 bonbons.
The last step is the most laborious and you will remember why you only do this once a year. Not just because they are so rich…
I promise your homeschool will be very cheerful the day you make this recipe with the children and then enjoy it with them and hubby.
