Description
Delicious and easy no-bake peanut butter balls coated in smooth semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for a quick treat, holiday dessert, or gift, these creamy and sweet bites combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, and rich chocolate for a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Coating
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually stir in the powdered sugar a little at a time until a thick, dough-like consistency forms that can be rolled into balls.
- Shape the balls: Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Chill the balls: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes to firm them up, making them easier to dip in chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil or shortening (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Coat the peanut butter balls: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set the coating: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated balls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens and sets completely.
Notes
- Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze the balls for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
- Use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer added texture inside the balls.
- Coconut oil is optional but helps achieve a smoother, shinier chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
