Looking for something new and fun to serve for dessert on Groundhog Day? No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Groundhogs are quick and easy, require no baking, and are a great treat for adults and children alike. Goldfish crackers, peanut butter, and chocolate are combined, then scooped into little mounds; eyes are added to make them look like groundhogs (if you use your imagination, of course).

Groundhog Day is always celebrated on February 2nd, and serving a main dish made out of “ground hog” (ground pork, sausage, etc.) is a must. For dessert it’s essential to serve something that resembles the little critters. They are cute, of course, but the idea of eating a real groundhog is not particularly appetizing or feasible, since they never seem to show up in grocery stores. No matter; eating anything with chocolate is better than eating a rodent, so even if you don’t go all out for this holiday, dessert is a must.

These groundhogs are actually good anytime. If it doesn’t happen to be Groundhog Day, simply omit the eyes.

60 Groundhogs

2 6 oz. packages goldfish baked snack crackers, preferably Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar

1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup milk

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy cream

1. Place the Goldfish in a large bowl.
2. Measure the peanut butter and milk in a microwaveable container; microwave 1-2 minutes or until warm; stir until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture over the Goldfish and stir until well coated.
4. Measure the chocolate chips in a large microwaveable container; add the cream.
5. Microwave 3 minutes; remove from the oven and let stand 5 minutes.
6. Stir until thick and smooth.
7. Pour the mixture over the Goldfish mixture and stir well until all are coated.
8. Scoop tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
9. Press 2 vanilla chips in each for eyes and let sit until set.
10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 Calories from Fat 67
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 54% Protein 6% Carb. 40%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 53 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g
Protein 2 g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0%