PEANUT LADDOO BUCKEYE BALLS

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Here's a simple, no-bake sweet that riffs on peanut laddoos, a bite-size Indian confection made of ghee, sugar and nuts, with a chocolate coating inspired by buckeyes, the peanut butter and chocolate treat popular in Ohio. It was dreamed up by Hetal Vasavada, the blogger and author of the dessert cookbook "Milk & Cardamom," which combines the traditional Indian flavors she grew up with and the Western sweets she encountered as an American kid in New Jersey. The cardamom, ghee and jaggery provide both an interesting twist to the traditional flavor combination and a slightly grittier texture, which Ms. Vasavada likens to that of a Butterfinger candy bar.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     snack, candies, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 25m

Yield About 15 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup/150 grams roasted unsalted peanuts
2/3 cup/95 grams jaggery powder or 145 grams dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons/30 grams ghee, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, finely crushed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup/130 grams milk chocolate morsels
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, toast the peanuts over medium heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the peanuts to a food processor and process until pulverized into a fine powder. Add the jaggery, ghee, cardamom and salt and process until the mixture reaches the texture of thick, chunky peanut butter, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides every so often. The mixture should easily form a ball if you squeeze it with your fist.
  • Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl. Tightly pack a tablespoon (about 15 grams) with the peanut laddoo mixture. Remove from the measuring spoon and give the peanut laddoo mixture a squeeze with your fist, then gently roll the mixture into a ball. (If the mixture seems sticky, you can grease your hands with ghee.) If your mixture is too crumbly, return it to the rest of the peanut mixture in the medium bowl and mix in an additional tablespoon (about 15 grams) of ghee. Try rolling again, adding more ghee as needed to help the mixture come together, then form into about 15 balls. Transfer all of the laddoos to a plate and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwavable bowl, and microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each increment, until the chocolate is fully melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Alternatively, if you don't have a microwave, you can set up a bain-marie by bringing a small saucepan of water to a boil over high. Once it reaches a boil, lower the temperature to reduce it to a simmer and place a small heatproof bowl on top of the pot, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Add the chocolate and coconut oil to the bowl and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the laddoos from the freezer; if any have flattened, roll them again into round balls. Insert a toothpick into each peanut laddoo and dip it into the chocolate, leaving about ⅓ of the laddoo exposed on top. Transfer each ball onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and remove the toothpick. If it's stuck, use another toothpick to push the laddoo off the inserted toothpick.
  • Transfer to the freezer until the chocolate is set, 10 to 20 minutes. Gently use your finger to smoothen the surface of the peanut laddoo to cover the toothpick holes. Serve chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Ahmad Jan
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I love that this recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free oats. It's a great treat for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.


Jimmy Koscho
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These peanut butter balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Fishy Army
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I've never made peanut butter balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly and were a big hit with my family.


Mehran Ali
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I love that this recipe uses only a few simple ingredients. It's also really easy to follow.


Abakoora Cletus
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These peanut butter balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Zacarias Menete
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I've made these peanut butter balls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great make-ahead snack and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Nesrin Agary
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These peanut butter balls are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're also really addictive!


Eyamin Ahmed
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I love that this recipe uses natural peanut butter. It gives the peanut butter balls a much richer flavor.


olaniyan faishat
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These peanut butter balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


PRESHIKA AVODIANUND
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I made these peanut butter balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Marcelo Rossi
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These peanut butter balls are the perfect size for a quick snack. They're also really portable, so I can take them with me on the go.


Whitney Lagergren
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I love that this recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free oats. It's a great treat for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.


Donald Griffin
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These peanut butter balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. I made a batch on Sunday and they were still fresh and delicious on Wednesday.


hassan Baloc
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I've never made peanut butter balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly and were a big hit with my friends.


Farrukh Official
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I love that this recipe uses only a few simple ingredients. It's also really easy to follow.


Kakeeto Emmanuel
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These peanut butter balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Saymon fashan Besness
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I was looking for a simple and easy peanut butter ball recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. They turned out great and were a big hit with my family.


Chimwemwe Chilunda
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These peanut butter balls are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.


RN
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I've made these peanut laddoo buckeye balls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Akeem Olatunbosun
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These peanut butter balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.