Description
Indulge in these delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, a delightful no-bake treat perfect for any occasion. Creamy peanut butter centers coated in rich chocolate make for a decadent dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar to form a thick dough.
- Shape Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Coat Balls: Dip each peanut butter ball in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in crushed graham crackers or rice cereal.
- Enhance with a white chocolate drizzle or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra appeal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
