Description
Delicious no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls combine creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate for an irresistible dessert treat. Perfectly sweet and easy to make, these bite-sized snacks are ideal for parties, holidays, or anytime you crave a rich, peanut buttery chocolate delight.
Ingredients
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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 chocolate coating)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Dough: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring continuously until a thick, dough-like consistency forms that holds together well for shaping.
- Shape Balls: Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch size balls. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart to prevent sticking.
- Chill Peanut Butter Balls: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes or until they are firm enough for dipping into chocolate.
- Melt Chocolate: While the balls chill, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the coconut oil or shortening if using, in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
- Dip Balls in Chocolate: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate. Tap off any excess chocolate to avoid drips and return the coated balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set Chocolate Coating: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls for an additional 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- For added crunch, mix in crushed rice cereal or chopped nuts into the peanut butter dough before rolling.
- Store finished balls in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg