Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe is my favorite candy for the Holidays and so incredibly Easy to make! These are like little Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, but in ball form.

I’m pretty much a peanut butter fanatic and love making desserts using peanut butter including out Reese’s Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cups, No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. If you love peanut butter like I do, you definitely want to check these out.

These are a must for our Holiday cookie plates and the most requested. They are so simple to make and the kids can make these all by themselves. They might need a little bit of help on the dipping part, or things could get a bit messy.

Now the dangerous part. Try…just try to eat one. It’s incredibly difficult because these are melt in your mouth delicious!

Add Christmas sprinkles on top of the peanut butter balls for a festive Holiday look. It’s become a family tradition to make these for holidays and parties. These are are so great because it’s a quick and easy no-bake treat when your making a gazillion other goodies. It’s a guaranteed winner for the Christmas cookie tray.

Yes! These will freeze perfectly. Make sure the balls are completely set (hardened back up) and line them in a tupperware container. Add a piece of wax or parchment paper on top and repeat until full. Seal the top.

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter and butter together with a hand mixer.
2. Slowly add the powdered sugar until well combined. …
3. Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
4. Scoop 1-inch balls of the peanut butter mixture and roll into a ball. …
5. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until hardened.

4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are my favorite candy for the Holidays and so incredibly Easy to make with just 4-ingredients!

Prep: 30min

Serving Size: 24 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 24 g, calories 107 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 Tbsp salted butter (softened)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional)

Instruction:

1. Mix the peanut butter and softened butter together in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in powdered sugar until fully combined. Cover and place in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up.
2. Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (this will hold it’s shape for dipping).
3. Melt the chocolate chips according to package instructions.
4. Using a fork, dip the peanut butter balls one at a time into the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to fall off. Place the chocolate balls onto wax paper, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Peanut Butter Balls

Peanut butter and chocolate are a perfect pairing–and these sweet and salty peanut butter balls covered in bittersweet chocolate are sure to satisfy your craving. Make sure the balls are chilled and firm before rolling them in the chocolate. It will ensure that they do not fall apart and helps the chocolate set faster. If the chocolate thickens while you are dipping the balls, just pop it back in the microwave for 20 seconds and stir until smooth.

Total: 0 1h25min0

Yield: 24 balls

Serving Size: 1 of 24 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 24 servings, calories 103, Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 3g, Carbohydrate 11g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 9g, Protein 2g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 22mg

Ingredients:

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (see Cook’s Note)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped

Instruction:

1. Beat the confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of the butter, vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until combined and smooth. Roll the mixture into 24 equal-sized balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and place them on a small baking sheet or tray. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the chocolate and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in 20 second intervals, stirring between each with a rubber spatula, until melted and smooth.
3. Holding with two forks, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to evenly coat. Tap off excess chocolate. Place the balls back on the baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm and set, about 1 hour. Serve chilled. Refrigerate extra balls in an airtight container.

Easy 4-Ingredient BUCKEYE Peanut Butter Balls

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