Description
Sweet nostalgia meets creamy indulgence in these classic Peanut Butter Balls, a no-bake treat that dances between chocolate and nutty perfection. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, you’ll find these bite-sized delights impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Coating:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Binding/Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter and peanut butter until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into the mixture, stirring until a dense, moldable dough forms.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Roll the chilled mixture into compact, uniform balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the formed balls in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to ensure they maintain their shape.
- Melt semisweet chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully submerge each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Gently tap off excess chocolate and return the coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-covered balls for 10-15 minutes or until the chocolate sets completely.
- Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, enjoying them chilled for optimal texture.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Chill the peanut butter mixture thoroughly before shaping to prevent sticky, messy hands and ensure perfectly round balls.
- Chocolate Coating Hack: Use room temperature chocolate for smoother, more even coating and prevent chocolate from cracking when chilled.
- Dietary Modification: Swap traditional butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version, and use dark chocolate for a vegan-friendly alternative.
- Storage Pro Tip: Place wax paper between layers when storing to prevent the balls from sticking together and maintain their pristine chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg