Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

By michelew7

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup applesauce, plus scant 2 tbsp if needed
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp flour
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp salt
• optional, chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

Line a large plate or tray with parchment paper, and clear a space in your freezer. If needed, gently warm the nut butter until it is stir-able, then measure it into a large bowl. Stir in the applesauce and vanilla.

In a small bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients, then add them to the wet mixture. Stir until evenly mixed. Form balls with a cookie scoop, then place the balls on the parchment-lined plate. (If the dough is too soft, due to the type of peanut butter you’ve used, freeze until firm enough to form balls.) Freeze the balls a few hours until they are firm enough to handle without being sticky, then transfer to a bag or container and store in the freezer.