Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Printable Version)
Creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar coating in rich chocolate. A classic no-bake treat perfect for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Peanut Butter Mixture
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Chocolate Coating
06 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening, optional
# Method:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes thick and holds its shape when pressed.
03 - Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, using approximately 1 tablespoon per ball, and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Place the balls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up and stabilize before coating.
05 - Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely smooth.
06 - Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before returning to the parchment-lined sheet.
07 - Refrigerate the coated balls for 10 to 15 minutes until the chocolate is completely set and firm.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- These little treasures require zero baking skills but somehow make people think youve done something truly special.
- The ratio of effort to impression is ridiculously in your favor – 20 minutes of work for treats that disappear in seconds.
02 -
- Room temperature peanut butter balls will collapse in warm chocolate – I learned this the hard way when trying to rush the chilling step.
- Adding that tiny bit of salt to the peanut butter mixture completely transforms the flavor from simply sweet to addictively complex.
03 -
- Keep a bowl of ice water nearby to dip your fingers in when rolling the balls – it prevents the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- After dipping each ball, slide the fork out from underneath while dragging it against the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate from the bottom.