Description
Indulge in these delightful Peanut Butter Balls, a sweet treat perfect for any occasion. Creamy peanut butter filling coated in rich chocolate makes for a delectable bite-sized dessert.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar to form a thick dough.
- Shape Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Freeze for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Coat in Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave. Dip each peanut butter ball in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return coated balls to the sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate until chocolate sets.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in crushed graham crackers or rice cereal.
- Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
