# Components:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
→ Binding and Flavor
04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coating and Decoration
08 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
09 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, colored sugars, or edible glitter
10 - Mini pretzel sticks or licorice strings for ornament hooks
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
02 - Add peanut butter, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and arrange them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
04 - Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes to firm the balls.
05 - While chilling, melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts according to the package instructions until smooth.
06 - Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Return them to the parchment-lined tray and immediately decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter.
07 - Before the coating sets, gently insert a mini pretzel stick or a small piece of licorice into each ball to form an ornament hook.
08 - Refrigerate the coated balls for about 10 minutes until the chocolate is firmly set. Serve or package for gifting.
