Description
Irresistible peanut butter balls dance with chocolate-coated sweetness, blending creamy richness and delightful crunch. Homemade magic awaits when chocolate and peanut butter embrace in these addictive no-bake treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Base:
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Combine softened butter and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, blending until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, stirring consistently until the mixture forms a dense, moldable consistency that holds its shape.
- Roll the peanut butter mixture into compact, bite-sized spheres, approximately 1-inch in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the formed balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up their structure and enhance handling.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds until completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage using a fork or dipping tool.
- Gently tap off excess chocolate and return the coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts and a light dusting of sea salt over the chocolate-covered balls while the coating remains wet.
- Refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes or until the chocolate sets completely, creating a crisp exterior.
- Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Optimize texture by using room temperature butter and creamy peanut butter for smoother blending and easier mixing.
- Adjust sweetness levels by gradually adding powdered sugar, tasting as you go to achieve your preferred balance of flavors.
- Create gluten-free version by ensuring all ingredients, especially chocolate and peanut butter, are certified gluten-free.
- Elevate presentation by drizzling contrasting white chocolate or sprinkling colorful sea salt for gourmet visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg