Yield: 20 pumpkins

Peanut Butter Pumpkins

Peanut Butter Pumpkins

Peanut butter truffles shaped into pumpkins and served on brownies makes a great treat for the fall.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup marshmallow cream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 8 ounces orange candy melts
  • 1/2 teaspoon shortening
  • 2 Tablespoons green candy melts
  • pretzel pieces

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, and marshmallow cream until creamy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until it all comes together into a dough.
  3. Roll the dough into 20 balls. Flatten the bottoms slightly and set on a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  4. Place the orange candy melts and shortening in a bowl. Microwave for 30-45 seconds. Stir until melted. Heat 20-30 seconds longer, or until it is melted enough to cover the peanut butter balls.
  5. Use a toothpick to dip each ball into the melted chocolate. Set on the parchment paper and remove the toothpick. Place a pretzel piece into each hole. Let set.
  6. Melt the green candy melts for 30 seconds. Stir until melted. Place in a ziplock bag that has one corner cut off. Drizzle around the top of the pretzel to look like leaves.
  7. Let set. Store in a loosely sealed container on the counter.

Notes

*I made a pan of brownies and topped them with canned frosting and Oreo cookie crumbs to serve the peanut butter pumpkins on.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

20

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 134Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 84mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g

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