Description
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of these Peanut Butter Balls – a perfect combination of creamy peanut butter centers coated in rich chocolate. These no-bake treats are easy to make and even easier to devour, making them a must-have for any dessert spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, blend peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until a thick dough forms.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Coat Balls: Dip each peanut butter ball into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the sheet.
- Chill: Chill until chocolate sets, about 15–20 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in 1/4 cup of crushed graham crackers or rice cereal with the peanut butter mixture.
- Drizzle white chocolate over the tops for a decorative finish.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
