Peanut Butter Balls

A sweet and creamy peanut butter filling dipped in melted chocolate, this No Bake Peanut Butter Balls recipe is an easy classic holiday treat recipe you'll love!

Course Dessert, Treat

Cuisine Christmas, Dessert, Holiday, No Bake

Keyword chocolate peanut butter balls, no bake peanut butter balls, peanut butter balls

Prep Time 30

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings

Calories 229kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup smooth peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter cookies finely crumbled, or use graham cracker crumbs
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add the melted butter and peanut butter to a bowl along with the powdered sugar, vanilla, salt and finely crumbled cookies. Mix well until blended.
Add the bowl to the freezer for about 30 minutes or chill in the fridge for about 1-2 hours.
Use a cookie scoop and form into balls about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons in size.
Once the balls have been rolled, place them on a small baking tray or plate lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate again for about 20 minutes or chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Chop the chocolate and add it to a microwave safe bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power for 30-second increments until completely melted.
Dip the chilled balls in the melted chocolate and place back on the parchment lined sheet or plate. Add a dusting of crumbled peanut butter cookies on top of each ball while the chocolate is wet.
Chill the peanut butter balls until the chocolate is set, or let the chocolate harden at room temperature.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week, storing them with parchment paper between the layers to prevent sticking and breakage.

Freezer Instructions

Store them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months, storing them with parchment paper between the layers to prevent sticking and breakage.

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