Crunchy Peanut & Toffee Bonbons Recipe

Introduction

These crunchy peanut and toffee bonbons are a delightful treat combining smooth peanut butter, sweet toffee, and crunchy salted peanuts. Coated in rich milk chocolate, they offer the perfect balance of textures and flavors for any sweet craving.

Ingredients

• 100g smooth peanut butter
• 50g softened butter
• 140g icing sugar
• 2 Dime or other toffee bars, chopped
• 100g milk chocolate, chopped
• 100g salted toasted peanuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Put the peanut butter, softened butter, and icing sugar in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together smoothly.
2. Step 2: Add the chopped toffee bars to the processor and pulse briefly to combine them evenly into the mixture. Remove the mixture from the processor.
3. Step 3: Using the palms of your hands, roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a tray. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Step 4: Melt the chopped milk chocolate either in a heatproof bowl in the microwave on High for 1 minute or by setting the bowl over a pan of simmering water (ensuring the bowl does not touch the water).
5. Step 5: Using a fork, dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, covering about half of it. Then roll the chocolate-coated side in the chopped salted peanuts.
6. Step 6: Place the finished bonbons on a tray lined with baking parchment and leave to harden at room temperature for about 2 hours.

Tips & Variations

• For an extra crunch, toast the peanuts yourself before chopping and coating the bonbons.
• You can swap milk chocolate for dark or white chocolate to suit your taste.
• If you prefer a sweeter touch, add a pinch of sea salt on top of the bonbons after coating with chocolate.

Storage

Store the bonbons between layers of baking parchment in a covered container and keep them chilled. They will keep well for up to one week in the refrigerator. Allow them to come to room temperature briefly before serving for the best flavor and texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these bonbons without a food processor?

Yes, you can mix the peanut butter, butter, and icing sugar by hand using a sturdy spoon until well combined. Chop and fold in the toffee bars before rolling.

What type of toffee bars work best in this recipe?

Soft, chewy toffee bars like Dime or similar are ideal as they blend well without making the mixture too hard or sticky.

Crunchy Peanut & Toffee Bonbons Recipe

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• Author: Cleo
• Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 20 bonbons 1x

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Description

These crunchy peanut & toffee bonbons combine smooth peanut butter and softened butter with sweet icing sugar, mixed with chopped toffee for a delightful chewy twist. Coated partially in rich melted milk chocolate and rolled in crunchy salted toasted peanuts, these bite-sized treats are perfect for a sweet snack or party dessert. They require no baking and are chilled to set, making them simple yet indulgent.

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Ingredients

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Bonbon Mixture

• 100g smooth peanut butter
• 50g softened butter
• 140g icing sugar
• 2 Dime or other toffee bars, chopped

Coating and Topping

• 100g milk chocolate, chopped
• 100g salted toasted peanuts, chopped

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Bonbon Mixture: Place the smooth peanut butter, softened butter, and icing sugar into a food processor. Pulse the ingredients until the mixture comes together into a smooth, cohesive dough.
2. Add Toffee: Add the chopped toffee bars into the food processor with the dough and pulse a few times to combine evenly, incorporating chunks of toffee throughout the mixture.
3. Shape the Bonbons: Remove the mixture from the processor and, using the palms of your hands, roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls. Arrange them on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chopped milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl either in the microwave on High for 1 minute or place the bowl over a pan of boiling water (making sure it doesn’t touch the water) to melt gently.
5. Coat the Bonbons: Using a fork, dip each chilled peanut ball halfway into the melted chocolate, then immediately roll it in the chopped salted toasted peanuts to coat completely. Place the coated bonbons on a tray lined with baking parchment.
6. Set the Bonbons: Leave the bonbons to harden at room temperature for about 2 hours until the chocolate sets firmly.
7. Store Properly: Once hardened, layer the bonbons between sheets of baking parchment in a covered container and keep chilled. They will keep fresh for up to 1 week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

• Use salted toasted peanuts for maximum crunch and flavor contrast.
• Be careful to not overheat the chocolate to avoid burning it; melt gently instead.
• These bonbons are best stored chilled to maintain their shape and texture.
• You can substitute the toffee bars with your favorite chewy caramel candies for variation.
• Rolling the chocolate-coated balls immediately in peanuts helps the coating stick well before setting.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: British

Keywords: peanut butter bonbons, toffee sweets, chocolate-coated candies, no bake desserts, peanut treats