Description
Delicious no-bake peanut butter balls coated in rich semi-sweet chocolate, perfect for an easy and satisfying dessert or holiday treat that requires minimal ingredients and preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, mixing thoroughly until a thick and pliable dough forms.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Chill: Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes, or until they are firm enough to handle for coating.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Balls: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set Chocolate: Refrigerate the coated peanut butter balls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is completely set and firm.
Notes
- Store peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the balls and thaw before serving.
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for a nutty texture variation.
- Decorate with a drizzle of white chocolate for an elegant presentation.
- 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: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
