Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Balls are a delightful treat that combines the richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of chocolate. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized delights are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Prepare Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Peanut Butter Balls: Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Place the coated balls back on the parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in ¼ cup of crushed graham crackers or rice cereal before rolling.
- You can also drizzle white chocolate over the top for decoration.
- 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: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
