Description
These no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls combine creamy peanut butter with luscious chocolate for a rich, sweet, and utterly irresistible treat. Quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these bites offer a smooth texture and perfect balance of flavors without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything until smooth and fully incorporated, forming a thick, sticky dough that’s rich and creamy.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into uniform balls about one inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined tray for easy handling and chilling.
- Chill the Balls: Put the shaped balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the texture. This step is crucial for helping the coating stick and keeping the balls from falling apart.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt the semisweet chocolate chips gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, covering it completely, then return to the parchment-lined tray.
- Let the Coating Set: Allow the chocolate coating to harden by placing the tray back into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Once set, your Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother dough.
- Chill balls thoroughly before dipping to avoid cracking chocolate.
- Melt chocolate fresh and gently to prevent seizing.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain freshness and texture.
- Experiment with coatings like white chocolate, sprinkles, or crushed nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate peanut butter balls, no-bake dessert, peanut butter treat, party snacks, gluten free snacks
