Best 7 Holy Smackeroos Easy Chocolate Peanut Candies Recipes

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For those with a sweet tooth and a craving for something chocolatey and peanutty, look no further than the delectable "Holy Smackeroos Easy Chocolate Peanut Candies." These treats offer an irresistible combination of rich chocolate and crunchy peanuts, sure to tantalize your taste buds. With their simple and easy-to-follow recipe, these candies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a festive holiday party, or just a sweet treat to enjoy on a cozy evening. So gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you exclaiming, "Holy smackeroos, these candies are amazing!"

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CANDY



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With only three ingredients, these chocolate-swirl treats take just moments to whip up! If you have little ones visiting for the holidays, have them help you with the stirring. -Holly Demers, Abbotsford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Stir in peanut butter; thinly spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. , In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candy coating mixture; cut through mixture with a knife to swirl the chocolate. Chill until firm., Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOLY SMACKEROOS! EASY CHOCOLATE PEANUT CANDIES



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I NEEDED a chocolate fix, searched the net for chocolate candy I could make fast but not have to stand there and do it. (I wasn't lazy, just busy crocheting) and still the fix got hold of me. Came up with this recipe from several I read and what was in my cupoard) So thank you Zaarites and www for giving me some clues and assistance. NOTE- DH had 1 then 10 then took them to hunting camp. They were the winning hand candy as he did not want to part. When someone won the hand they got a chocolate. LOL The guys called and said I need to double this batch for next camp trip! Pinnochle and Chocolate LOL

Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h20m

Yield 85 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

18 ounces chocolate chips (semi or milk or a combination of the 2)
1 1/2 cups roasted nuts (more can be used up to 2 1/2 c)
4 ounces white chocolate, candy bar broken up (or white baking chips)

Steps:

  • put everything in crockpot, stir, turn on low 45 minutes.
  • turn to low 15 minute.
  • stir every 15 minutes to coat nuts, and let chunks move around for melting.
  • drop by teaspoons onto wax paper.
  • let cool.
  • VOILA.
  • NOTE! timing for crocks are different as newer ones heat hotter and faster.
  • -stirring every 15 minutes allows for blending and checking.
  • - note for nuts- can use more, I JUST WANTED CHOCOLATE LOL.
  • Prep time includes turning out onto wax paper.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS



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There are a few recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them. The chocolate covered peanuts are so tasty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
5 cups salted dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir candy coating and chips until melted and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in peanuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER CHOCOLATE-PEANUT CANDY



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This slow cooker candy is almost like the peanut clusters that you can buy. I have taken it to parties several times and there is never any left to bring home.

Provided by Donna Huemme

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 85

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (16 ounce) jars dry-roasted, salted peanuts
1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces
3 pounds white bark, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Layer peanuts, chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, and white bark (in the order listed) in a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low, without removing the lid, for 3 hours. Turn off and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Drop chocolate mixture by teaspoonfuls onto pieces of waxed paper. Let sit until thoroughly cool, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CANDIES



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Chocolate and peanut butter come together in these delicious candies - an elegant dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
4 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
About 1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; grease foil with butter.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, the butter, peanuts and vanilla. Stir in 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until stiff dough forms. If dough is crumbly, work in additional 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Pat mixture in pan. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
  • Use foil to lift candy from pan; remove foil. Cut into 8 rows by 8 rows. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly. Dip 1 peanut butter square at a time into chocolate mixture. Place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Beat in milk with wire whisk until smooth. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle.
  • Drizzle icing over tops of chocolate-covered squares. Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until firm. Store candies loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

HANNAH'S PEANUT BUTTER AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CANDIES



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Provided by Sue Ellison

Categories     Candy     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Christmas     Peanut     Winter     Chill     Edible Gift     Double Boiler     Bon Appétit     Colorado

Yield Makes about 80 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 pound good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's)
1 cup extra-crunchy peanut butter
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Line 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, leaving overhang. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Combine white chocolate and peanut butter in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is blended. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan; freeze until almost firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place chocolate chips and cream in another medium metal bowl. Set over same saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate until very firm, at least 3 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • Using foil as aid, lift candy out of pan. Cut into 1-inch squares; serve cold.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED PEANUT BUTTER CANDIES



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Favorite flavors marry in a melt-in-your-mouth, easy homemade candy. Sweet!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon shortening
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
About 1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan. Grease foil with butter.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, the butter, peanuts and vanilla. Stir in 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until stiff dough forms. (Work in powdered sugar with hands if necessary.) If dough is crumbly, work in additional 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Pat mixture in pan. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Remove from pan, using foil edges to lift. Cut into 8 rows by 8 rows.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly. Dip peanut butter squares, one at a time, into chocolate mixture. Place on waxed paper. Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Beat in milk with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in additional milk, if necessary, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle.
  • Drizzle icing over tops of chocolate-covered squares. Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until firm. Store candies loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chocolate for the best results. A higher cocoa content will give a richer flavor.
  • Make sure the peanut butter is smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, it will be difficult to mix with the chocolate.
  • Chill the chocolate mixture before rolling it into balls. This will help the chocolate to set and make it easier to handle.
  • Use a variety of toppings to decorate the candies. Chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even edible glitter can be used to add a festive touch.
  • Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

These chocolate peanut candies are a delicious and easy treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chocolate or peanut butter. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying snack that everyone will love. So next time you have a craving for something chocolatey, give these candies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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