Description
These Christmas Peanut Butter Balls are a delightful holiday treat that combines creamy peanut butter centers with a chocolate coating. Easy to make and perfect for gifting or serving at festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Balls:
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 3 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
- Festive sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, blend peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Shape into Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls, place on a parchment-lined sheet, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Make Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with shortening in the microwave, then dip each ball to coat.
- Add Sprinkles: Decorate with sprinkles and chill until set.
- Store: Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Notes
- Crunchy Variation: Use crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.
- Make Ahead: Freeze undipped balls for up to a month before coating with chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
