Description
Delicious and easy-to-make No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls coated in smooth melted chocolate. These bite-sized treats combine creamy peanut butter, buttery sweetness, and a chocolate shell for a perfect snack or dessert that requires no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring continuously until it forms a thick, dough-like consistency that holds shape well.
- Form Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop and roll portions of the mixture into small balls and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill Balls: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 30 minutes or until they become firm enough to dip without losing their shape.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Balls with Chocolate: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set Chocolate Coating: Chill the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set completely and is firm.
- Storage: Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- If coconut oil or shortening is not available, the chocolate chips can be melted alone but may be less smooth.
- For a different flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt or chopped nuts into the peanut butter mixture.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Ensure balls are firm before dipping to prevent breaking or melting.
- These peanut butter balls can also be frozen for longer storage; thaw before serving.
