Description
Delight in these rich and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, a no-bake treat combining smooth peanut butter and sweet powdered sugar, coated in luscious semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for parties or an easy homemade snack, these bite-sized delights are simple to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (substitute other nut butters, if needed)
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 cup + powdered sugar (adjust as needed)
Chocolate Coating
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and softened salted butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until the mixture forms a firm dough ball. Add more powdered sugar as needed to ensure it holds together well. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes or tightly wrap and refrigerate until firm.
- Form the Peanut Butter Balls: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow them to firm up and hold their shape before dipping.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate according to package instructions, either using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Coat the Balls: One at a time, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the chocolate-coated balls back onto the wax-lined baking sheet.
- Chill to Set: Cover the baking sheet and refrigerate the coated peanut butter balls until the chocolate is firm and set, typically about 30 minutes. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the peanut butter dough longer before shaping.
- Use a toothpick or fork to dip the balls easily into chocolate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Try substituting peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
- For a decorative touch, drizzle melted white chocolate on top before chilling.
