Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Classic Peanut Butter Balls—sweet, nutty, and perfect for holidays or snacks 🥜🍫
Classic Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients (makes about 24 balls)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
- 2 tsp shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate coating)
Instructions
- Mix the filling
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Shape into balls
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls.
- Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Coat with chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips (and shortening/coconut oil if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into melted chocolate, using a fork to coat evenly. Return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set
- Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 1 hour.
Tips & Variations
- Crunchy version: Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
- Nutty twist: Roll balls in crushed peanuts before chocolate hardens.
- Flavor add-ins: Add a pinch of salt, cinnamon, or a few drops of peppermint extract for variety.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
I can also give a no-bake peanut butter ball recipe that’s quicker and super easy if you want.
