Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Special Equipment Needed:
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Baking sheet
- Wax paper
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, honey, oats, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips until combined.
3. In a small bowl, mix together strawberry jam until smooth.
4. Take a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture and roll it into a ball.
5. Place the peanut butter ball on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all of the peanut butter mixture has been used.
7. Take a spoonful of the strawberry jam and place it in the center of each peanut butter ball.
8. Roll the peanut butter ball around in your hands until the jam is completely covered.
9. Place the peanut butter and jelly snowballs back on the baking sheet.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: Makes about 20 snowballs
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 130
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 4g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Peanut butter: almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter
- Honey: maple syrup or agave nectar
- Rolled oats: quick oats or oat flour
- Dried cranberries: raisins or dried cherries
- Mini chocolate chips: chopped nuts or shredded coconut
- Strawberry jam: any other type of jam or jelly
Variations:
- Add 1/4 cup of shredded coconut to the peanut butter mixture
- Replace the strawberry jam with raspberry jam
- Replace the mini chocolate chips with white chocolate chips
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to roll the peanut butter balls tightly so that the jam doesn’t leak out.
- If the peanut butter mixture is too sticky, add a few tablespoons of oats to help make it easier to work with.
Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes or until warmed through.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the snowballs on a platter with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
Garnishes:
Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
Pairings:
Pair with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot cocoa.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a yogurt parfait.
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the peanut butter mixture is too dry, add a few tablespoons of honey or peanut butter to help bind it together.
Food Safety Advice:
Store in the refrigerator and consume within 1 week.
Food History:
Peanut butter and jelly is a classic combination that has been enjoyed for generations.
Flavor Profiles:
The peanut butter and jelly snowballs have a sweet and nutty flavor with a hint of tartness from the jam.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve as a snack or dessert.
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