Description
Festive holiday spirit meets sweet indulgence in these Christmas peanut butter balls, a delightful treat perfect for seasonal gatherings. Rich chocolate coating and creamy peanut butter center create a delectable dessert you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (340 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil (optional)
- Sprinkles or crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Blend peanut butter and softened butter in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a dense, moldable dough.
- Craft compact spherical treats approximately one inch in diameter, positioning them carefully on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the formed spheres for 20-30 minutes, ensuring they become solidly chilled and maintain their structured shape.
- Utilize a microwave-safe container to gently melt chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Delicately immerse each chilled peanut butter sphere into the molten chocolate, utilizing a fork to ensure complete, even coverage.
- Return chocolate-enrobed spheres to the parchment-lined surface, swiftly adorning with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes while the chocolate remains liquid.
- Allow the chocolate coating to solidify naturally at room temperature or expedite the process by placing them in the refrigerator for quicker setting.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing without lumps.
- Sift powdered sugar gradually to prevent clumping and create a silky, uniform texture.
- Use a small cookie scoop or melon baller for consistent, perfectly sized peanut butter balls.
- Chill the balls before dipping in chocolate to prevent them from falling apart during coating.
- Melt chocolate slowly and carefully to avoid burning, using a double boiler for best results.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white for varied flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free option, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg