Description
Sweet peanut butter balls dance with chocolatey indulgence, blending creamy richness and nostalgic charm. Quick no-bake magic delivers irresistible treats that bring pure delight to anyone craving classic comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract until a cohesive, moldable mixture forms.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape into uniform balls.
- Roll the chilled mixture into small, compact spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Return the formed balls to the refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes to maintain their shape.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by melting chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth and fully integrated.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully submerge each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently tap the fork to remove excess chocolate and transfer the coated balls back to the parchment-lined sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-covered peanut butter balls for 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate sets completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing flavors to meld and texture to remain firm.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to ensure easy ball formation and prevent sticking to your hands during shaping.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and consistent texture throughout the mixture.
- Opt for natural peanut butter without added sugar to control overall sweetness and maintain a richer nutty flavor.
- Customize coating options by substituting dark, milk, or white chocolate for different taste experiences and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg