Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkins
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkins are a delightful seasonal treat, combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a fun pumpkin shape. Perfect for fall celebrations, they are easy to make, affordable, and customizable.
- Prep Time: 25
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- 12 pretzel sticks (for pumpkin stems)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, blend 1 cup peanut butter with 1/4 cup softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into balls. Flatten slightly and shape into pumpkin forms.
- Break pretzel sticks into smaller pieces and insert one into the top of each pumpkin for the stem.
- Melt 12 ounces of semisweet chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each pumpkin into melted chocolate using a fork or skewer, letting excess chocolate drip off. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Optionally, use a fork or toothpick to create pumpkin ridges in the chocolate before it sets.
- Allow chocolate to harden at room temperature or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure the peanut butter mixture is firm enough for shaping; adjust powdered sugar if too soft.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Customize by using different chocolate types or adding decorative touches.
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