Description
Delicious and easy-to-make No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls coated in smooth chocolate. These bite-sized treats combine creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar and a chocolate shell, perfect for a quick dessert or snack without the need for 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
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, stirring continuously until a thick, dough-like consistency is achieved that can be shaped into balls.
- Shape the Peanut Butter Balls: Using a tablespoon, roll portions of the mixture into balls and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 30 minutes or until they become firm enough to dip.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each until completely smooth and glossy.
- Dip Balls in Chocolate: One at a time, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the ball back on the baking sheet.
- Set the Chocolate Coating: Chill the chocolate-coated balls in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the chocolate shell hardens completely.
- Store Properly: Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to one week.
Notes
- For even smoother chocolate coating, coconut oil is optional but recommended to aid in melting and consistency.
- Use parchment paper to prevent the balls from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Allow enough chill time to ensure the balls are firm enough to dip and that the chocolate coating sets properly.
- These treats can be stored in the freezer for longer shelf life; thaw before serving.
