Description
Irresistible peanut butter balls dance with chocolate-coated charm, blending creamy richness and sweet indulgence. Smooth nutty goodness meets simple no-bake magic, beckoning you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Sweeteners
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
Coating and Binding
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine peanut butter with powdered sugar, creating a smooth, uniform mixture that holds together easily.
- Drizzle honey into the peanut butter blend, incorporating vanilla extract and salt to enhance the overall flavor profile and improve binding.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the shaped balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, allowing them to firm up and maintain their structural integrity.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by melting chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator and carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the chocolate-coated balls, creating a delightful textural contrast and additional flavor dimension.
- Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to remain perfect.
Notes
- Experiment with natural peanut butter for a less sweet, more robust nutty flavor that provides a healthier alternative to processed varieties.
- Adjust powdered sugar quantity based on desired sweetness level, ensuring the mixture remains cohesive and easy to shape into balls.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers or crushed nuts as a coating option for those with dietary restrictions or seeking alternative textures.
- Freeze extra batches for up to three months, creating convenient make-ahead treats that maintain their delicious taste and texture when properly stored.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg