Description
These irresistible peanut butter balls are a perfect no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter and sweet powdered sugar, coated in rich melted chocolate. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized delights offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (283g) creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons (84g) salted butter (or unsalted butter + 1/4 teaspoon salt)
- 2 3/4 cups (311g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating
- 1 package (10 ounces) chocolate melting chocolate (such as Ghirardelli or Candiquik)
Instructions
- Cream Butter & Peanut Butter: In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth and well blended, creating a creamy base for your peanut butter balls.
- Add Sugar & Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly until well combined. Then stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent the peanut butter balls from sticking during chilling and coating.
- Shape Balls: Scoop out 1-inch portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll each into a ball using your hands. Place each formed ball onto the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Chill: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for about 20 minutes or until they become firm, which will make them easier to dip into chocolate.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. If not fully melted, microwave for additional 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, follow package instructions.
- Coat with Chocolate: Remove the peanut butter balls from the fridge. Using a toothpick, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Place the coated balls back onto the lined cookie sheet.
- Set & Serve: Allow the chocolate-coated balls to harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Serve once set, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For best results, use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter plus 1/4 teaspoon salt if preferred.
- Chill the balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent them from breaking apart.
- If you don’t have chocolate melting wafers, high-quality chocolate chips or bars can be used instead.
- Store peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
