Description
These no-bake Peanut Butter Balls are rich, creamy, and coated in smooth chocolate—perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a quick, sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter base: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth and thick.
- Shape and chill: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Add shortening or coconut oil if desired for a smoother coating.
- Dip and coat: Dip each chilled ball into melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick. Let excess drip off and return to baking sheet.
- Chill again: Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Freeze extras: Peanut butter balls freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Customize: Top with sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: peanut butter balls, no bake dessert, holiday treats, chocolate peanut butter, easy candy recipe