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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Peanut Butter Bon-Bons for Happy Birthday Wishes!

How about a decadent little birthday treat. these Peanut Butter Bon-Bons do require a little work, but will be well worth it in the end:@) This happened to be an October birthday so I used seasonally colored sprinkles, and of course they could be for any holiday, or just ~any ole~ day...

For the Bon-Bons: I rolled my peanut butter football shaped dip HERE into balls and coated them in white chocolate melts (with a little added shortening to help thin it out). I do recommend putting the balls in the freezer for a while before trying to coat them in the warm candy. Decorate as desired while still wet.

Peanut Butter Bon-Bons
*I made a half batch
1/4 C butter, softened
4oz cream cheese, softened
1 C peanut butter, smooth or chunky
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C powdered sugar or up to 2 C if needed
Candy melts or chocolate for coating
Sprinkles for decoration if desired-but recommended:@)
  1. Cream butter, cream cheese and peanut butter.
  2. Mix in vanilla.
  3. Add powdered sugar 1/2 C at a time until mixed well. If not thick enough, gradually add the extra 1/2 C powdered sugar but remember it will firm up in the fridge.
  4. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll into balls and place on wax paper. (If you feel it's too soft to shape, place in freezer for about 10 minutes.)
  6. Melt candy melts or chocolate, dip bon-bons, place on wax paper.
  7. Add sprinkles if desired.
  8. Cover and put in fridge to firm up. 
Have a happy day:@)
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23 comments:

  1. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenOctober 15, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Bon Bons, how fun and I can't think of a better way to celebrate. Happy birthday Michael Lee.
    Sam

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  2. Debbie@Mountain BreathsOctober 15, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Lynn, what a sweet way to celebrate the Queen's birthday! xo

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  3. Musings from Kim K.October 15, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Yum. So pretty too! What a special treat!

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  4. MaryOctober 15, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Oh, Peanut Butter Dip BON BONS with sprinkles no less~ I bet I can't eat just one! That Earl is one party lovin' pig :) Thanks for joining in the fun, Lynn. Happy Birthday Michael Lee West!

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  5. RettabugOctober 15, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Oh my gosh....I am cracking up at that "party ANIMAL", Earl!!! LOL Your Bon Bons are making me smile, too. I wish I'd thought to get some cute "Happy Birthday" decals to scatter. You always have so much FUN, playing with your food, Lynn.
    Happy Birthday Michael Lee!!

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenOctober 15, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Oh Lynn, who could resist a peanut butter bon bon?? What a fun treat to celebrate our friend's big day. I love that you've used the pretty sprinkles, too. Happy Birthday, Michael Lee! xo

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  7. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)October 15, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Peanut butter, chocolate and peach martinis?? Yum!! My birthday is this month too, so please send some my way! And you know I love confetti on the table. These look delicious, Lynn (and Earl). Happy birthday to the wonderful hostess, Michael Lee. Linda

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  8. AnonymousOctober 15, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    The decorations alone make them look scrumpdiliicious.

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  9. thepaintedapron.comOctober 15, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Ohhh, peanut butter bon bons with Halloween sprinkles, what a perfect little treat for the Birthday Girl! Anything bite size has no calories right? Great way to celebrate any day!
    Jenna

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  10. JacquelineOctober 15, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Oh, those bon bons would make the perfect breakfast treat if I were celebrating my birthday - and even if not! Happy birthday Michael Lee!

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  11. TexWisGirlOctober 15, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    those are cute. earl! hi!

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  12. SarahOctober 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Adorable! I'm not a big peanut butter fan, but I know someone in this house that would love to pop these in his mount. I will have a peach martini! Gotta toast the birthday girl. Happy Birthday, Michael Lee!

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  13. Miz HelenOctober 15, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    Earl would make anyone's birthday special, I love Earl! What a sweet thing for all of you to do for her, I love your Bon's Bon's, they look delicious! Have fun at the party.
    Miz Helen

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  14. a quiet lifeOctober 15, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    oh i know its michael lees bday, but i can't help but want to make a pig of myself and snatch those balls for myself! oh, and of course i washed it down with a martini, i ain't no party pooper here! thanks so much for joining in the celebration, happy birthday mlw!

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  15. pamOctober 15, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    I adore peanut butter and these look so good! What a great celebration!

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  16. An Oasis in the DesertOctober 15, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Oh my goodness, you've just reminded me that I haven't made Bon Bons in a VERY LONG time. Yours are decorated so cute!

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  17. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaOctober 15, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Oooh, peanut butter, in truffle form. Swoon!

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  18. SueOctober 15, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    You had me at "peanut butter"! Isn't it truly one of nature's best foods?

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  19. Rattlebridge FarmOctober 15, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    You and Earl know how to host a party. I have a weakness for peanut butter, and when it's made into bon bons, coated with white chocolate, and festooned with sprinkles, I'm in foodie heaven...(I won't say hog heaven around Earl). Then you topped it off with a peach martini. This is the life! Thanks so much for this birthday celebration and the delicious food! xxoo

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  20. BonnieOctober 15, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I knew you would know great treats to celebrate with. I am sure I could eat more than one.

    Great party tribute. I am enjoying all the birthday wishes for Michael Lee.

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  21. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeOctober 15, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Oh, boy, do your little gems sound divine! PB and white chocolate is a heavenly combination!

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  22. Terra October 15, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Yummy, bon bons and now I want to read her books.

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  23. KathleenOctober 16, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    They look good! That was quite a party for ML, I wonder who arranged it?

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