Payday Balls
Indulge in the sweet and salty perfection of Payday Balls, a no-bake treat inspired by the iconic candy bar! These bite-sized delights feature a rich, peanut butter-infused dough coated in crunchy salted roasted peanuts and drizzled with luscious caramel for the ultimate flavor combination. Made with simple pantry staples like light corn syrup, powdered sugar, and soft caramels, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and yields 20 crave-worthy servings. Perfect for parties, gifting, or an afternoon snack, these homemade Payday Balls are a must-try for peanut and caramel lovers alike. Store them in an airtight container for a sweet treat that lasts all week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 cups Salted roasted peanuts
- 10 pieces Soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the light corn syrup and peanut butter until smooth and well blended.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.
Take small pieces of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spread the salted roasted peanuts on a shallow plate or tray. Gently roll each dough ball in the peanuts, pressing lightly to adhere. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the soft caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the caramels are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Drizzle the melted caramel over the peanut-coated balls for an added layer of flavor.
Let the Payday Balls set at room temperature for about 10 minutes or refrigerate for 5 minutes to firm up the caramel.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.3 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 632.7 g | 230% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 589.1 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1486 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
