Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional, for melting chocolate)
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Baking scooper or tablespoon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started! First, in a mixing bowl, I combine the creamy peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. I like to use a wooden spoon for this—there’s something comforting about that solid kitchen tool as I blend everything together. The mixture will initially seem a bit crumbly, but keep stirring until it comes together into a thick dough. It should be moldable and a little sticky. (See the next page below to continue steps…)