Description
Indulge in these irresistible Peanut Butter Balls, a no-bake dessert that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with a decadent chocolate coating. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar to form a thick dough.
- Shape the Balls: Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 30–60 minutes.
- Coat in Chocolate: Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in intervals until smooth. Dip each peanut butter ball in chocolate, then place back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers or rice cereal.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
