Here’s a classic Peanut Butter Balls recipe 🥜🍫
No-bake, easy, and perfect for holidays or anytime treats.
Ingredients (makes ~30 balls)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (for smoother chocolate, optional)
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter filling
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
- Shape balls
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring) or over a double boiler.
- Dip
- Dip chilled peanut butter balls into melted chocolate using a fork.
- Return to parchment paper.
- Set
- Refrigerate until chocolate is firm (about 30 minutes).
Tips & Variations
- Use crunchy peanut butter for texture.
- Add Rice Krispies for crunch.
- Drizzle white chocolate on top for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
If you want, I can also share a 3-ingredient version, Buckeye-style peanut butter balls, or a no-chocolate peanut butter ball recipe.
