Here’s a simple Peanut Butter Balls recipe 🍫🥜—sweet, chocolatey, and no-bake!
Ingredients (makes ~24 balls)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate coating)
Instructions
- Make the filling
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Roll mixture into small balls (~1 inch) and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill
- Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with shortening or coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip peanut butter balls
- Using a fork or toothpick, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, covering completely.
- Return to parchment-lined tray.
- Set
- Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 1 hour.
Tips & Variations
- Crunchy version: add ½ cup crushed graham crackers or rice cereal to the filling.
- Flavor twist: use peanut butter + almond butter or add a pinch of sea salt on top.
- Mini bites: roll smaller balls for bite-sized treats.
- Make ahead: store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
I can also give a microwave quick version or a holiday peppermint peanut butter ball version if you want.
