Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls: A Perfectly Sweet and Creamy Treat! 🍫🥜
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are little bites of heaven! Combining creamy peanut butter with a smooth chocolate coating, these treats are quick to make, perfectly sweet, and have that irresistible peanut butter-chocolate combo everyone loves. Whether you’re looking for a party snack, a gift-worthy dessert, or just something to satisfy your sweet cravings, this no-bake recipe is a winner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
- 2 cups powdered sugar 🍬
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (or melting chocolate) 🍫
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well-blended. The mixture should be thick and easy to handle.
Step 2: Form the Balls
Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls, placing each on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once all the balls are formed, place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up the peanut butter balls. This will make dipping them in chocolate easier!
Step 3: Melt the Chocolate
While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
Step 4: Dip the Peanut Butter Balls
Using a fork or a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s coated evenly. Let any excess chocolate drip off before placing the dipped ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Let the Chocolate Set
Place the baking sheet with the chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
Once the chocolate has set, your peanut butter balls are ready to enjoy! These make a fantastic dessert, snack, or party treat. 🥳