Description
These irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are the perfect sweet and salty treat! With a smooth peanut butter center coated in rich, creamy chocolate, they’re great for snacking, gifting, or serving at any party.
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter: Smooth or crunchy, based on your preference
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and helps to bind the peanut butter mixture
- Butter: Softened, to help create a smooth texture
- Vanilla Extract: Adds flavor depth
- Chocolate Chips: Semisweet or milk chocolate, melted for coating
- Crispy Rice Cereal (Optional): For added crunch, if desired
- Salt: A pinch to balance the sweetness
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) using your hands or a cookie scoop. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the peanut butter balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- While the peanut butter balls chill, melt the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Once the peanut butter balls are chilled and firm, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating them completely. Return the coated balls to the baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or place the balls in the fridge to speed up the process.
- Once the chocolate has set, store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- You can drizzle some extra melted chocolate on top for decoration.
- If you prefer a thicker chocolate coating, dip each peanut butter ball twice for an extra layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate, peanut butter, dessert, snack, no-bake, treat, holiday