These No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls are a classic, simple treat featuring a creamy peanut butter center and a rich chocolate coating. They’re perfect for holiday platters, parties, or whenever you need an easy, sweet snack!
No-Bake PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls are a classic, simple treat featuring a creamy peanut butter center and a rich chocolate coating. They’re perfect for holiday platters, parties, or whenever you need an easy, sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1cup(240g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/4cup(60g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1cup(120g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2cups(180g) crushed graham crackers or crushed pretzels
- 1 1/2cups(270g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbspcoconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling:In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.Stir in the crushed graham crackers or pretzels until fully combined. The mixture should be thick enough to roll into balls. If it’s too soft, add more crushed graham crackers or chill briefly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the crushed graham crackers or pretzels until fully combined. The mixture should be thick enough to roll into balls. If it’s too soft, add more crushed graham crackers or chill briefly.
- Form the Balls:Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt the Chocolate:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip the Peanut Butter Balls:Using a fork or toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off.Place the dipped balls back onto the parchment paper.
- Using a fork or toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off.
- Place the dipped balls back onto the parchment paper.
- Set and Serve:Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Decorate:Drizzle white chocolate on top or sprinkle with sea salt for added flavor and presentation.
Use crunchy peanut butter:For added texture, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
Storage:Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
