Description
Peanut Butter Balls are a delicious no-bake dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter and buttery mixture coated in rich chocolate. These bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of salty and sweet, ideal for holidays or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy. This ensures a silky base for the balls.
- Add Flavorings and Dry Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract and salt evenly. Gradually add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs, stirring continuously until the mixture forms a thick, dough-like consistency that holds together well.
- Form the Balls and Chill: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking. Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 minutes until they are firm and easy to handle for dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: While the balls chill, melt the chocolate chips and optional coconut oil or shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well in between, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the Peanut Butter Balls: Using a fork or a dipping tool, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, making sure it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Final Chill: Place the dipped balls back into the refrigerator and chill for 15–20 minutes or until the chocolate coating is completely set and firm to the touch.
- Storage: Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and firm. They can be enjoyed chilled and last well refrigerated.
Notes
- For added texture, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
- Decorate by drizzling white chocolate over the balls or topping with festive sprinkles.
- These peanut butter balls can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
