PEANUT BUTTER Lovers Rejoice! Chocolate + Peanut Butter + Whisky!
Drunken Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are just like your favorite Peanut Butter Balls but with a crispy filling thanks to the rice krispies and a taste of the “holiday spirit” with whisky! This delicious candy is great for the holidays and cookie trays! Truly, the perfect combination of sweet and salty! A must make for the holiday season!
Things to know:
What are holiday treats?
Holiday treats range from classic cookies like gingerbread and peppermint bark to festive, easy-to-make items such as chocolate-covered pretzels, homemade fudge, and decorated cupcakes. Popular options include no-bake items, gluten-free variations, and creative gifts like spiced nuts.
What are some easy holiday treats to make?
Easy holiday treats that require minimal effort include chocolate-dipped pretzels with sprinkles, 3-ingredient peppermint fudge, Oreo truffles, and no-bake Ritz cracker peanut butter sandwiches covered in chocolate. Other simple options are Christmas bark, reindeer cookies, Rice Krispie treats, and peppermint-topped white chocolate popcorn.
What country eats the most peanut butter?
China is the world’s top consumer of peanut butter by total volume, consuming approximately 3,958,000 metric tons in 2024. While the United States is a major consumer, China surpasses it in both total volume and per capita consumption (2.8 kg vs. 2 kg per person) due to its heavy use in sauces and dishes.
Who first invented peanut butter?
Modern peanut butter was not invented by one person, but rather developed by several inventors, most notably Canadian chemist Marcellus Gilmore Edson in 1884 and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in 1895. While ancient Incas and Aztecs first created a peanut paste, it was these 19th-century patents that led to the modern product.
Why did Jiffy peanut butter change to Jif?
Jif peanut butter was never named “Jiffy” and did not change its name. The brand has been called Jif since its founding in 1958. The belief that it was once called “Jiffy” is a widely cited example of the Mandela Effect—a phenomenon of collective false memory.
Ingredients
2 cups crunchy peanut butter (creamy peanut butter can also be used).
1/4 cup Peanut Butter or Honey Whisky (as you saw in the episode, you can bump this amount ups bit, you just may need to use more than 3 cups of powdered sugar)
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) – softened
3 cups powdered sugar (You may go to 4 cups in total. Have some extra on hand.)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups crispy rice cereal
16 ounces chocolate candy coating
(Optional)
¼ cup salted peanuts roughly chopped – optional
1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside,
2. Combine peanut butter, peanut butter or honey whisky and butter together in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, half a cup at a time, until mixture is nice and smooth and you can easily form balls.
4. Stir in crispy rice cereal and use your hands if necessary to thoroughly incorporate into the peanut butter mixture.
5. Shape into 1 inch balls and pop those puppies into the refrigerator for 30 minutes on the prepared baking sheet. (You can also freeze for 20 minutes.)
6. Melt candy coating following melting directions on package.
7. Dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate using a toothpick or dipping tools.
8. Transfer to the parchment paper and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of your balls immediately.
9. Let candy set up until the chocolate coating is firm. ENJOY!
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