# 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 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
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
02 - Add the peanut butter, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture, stirring until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
04 - Place the tray in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm the balls.
05 - Melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
06 - Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off before returning it to the tray.
07 - Immediately embellish the coated balls with holiday sprinkles or edible glitter while the coating is still wet.
08 - Before the coating sets, gently press a mini pretzel stick or a small piece of licorice into each ball to form an ornament hook.
09 - Refrigerate the decorated balls for about 10 minutes until the coating is fully set. Serve or package as desired.
