Description
Make this simple Peanut Butter Balls recipe with creamy peanut butter, chocolate, and pantry staples for a delicious, no-bake treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mix
- 1 ¾ cups smooth peanut butter (16 ounces)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (4 ounces)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (1 pound)
For Dipping
- 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and smooth peanut butter until fully combined and fluffy. - Add Vanilla and Salt
Mix in the vanilla extract and sea salt until incorporated. - Incorporate the Powdered Sugar
Add the powdered sugar gradually, about 1 cup at a time, mixing well between additions. The dough should become firm but pliable. - Roll the Peanut Butter Balls
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into smooth balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. - Chill the Balls
Refrigerate or freeze the peanut butter balls for at least 20–30 minutes to firm up before dipping. - Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. - Dip the Balls in Chocolate
Use a fork or dipping tool to submerge each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate. Tap gently to remove excess chocolate. - Set the Chocolate
Place the dipped balls back onto the parchment and allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
If the mixture feels too soft, add a little more powdered sugar until the texture is rollable.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best melt and flavor.
Chilling the peanut butter balls before dipping prevents them from falling apart in warm chocolate.