Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves the combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. With just five simple ingredients, these no-bake truffles come together quickly and are perfect for holiday gifting or satisfying your sweet cravings. The smooth peanut butter filling is coated in delicious chocolate, making them an irresistible snack. Customize them with your favorite toppings like sea salt, nuts, or sprinkles for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Semi-sweet chocolate melting wafers (or other chocolate like Ghirardelli)
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-mixed.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing it in with your hands to achieve a smooth texture.
- Shape the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls and place them in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
- While the balls chill, melt the semi-sweet chocolate (or your choice of chocolate) using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each frozen peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Place the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls on parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with your desired toppings (such as sea salt, chopped nuts, or sprinkles).
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes until the chocolate is set. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can swap the peanut butter for other nut butters like almond, cashew, or crunchy peanut butter for a unique twist.
- To add some crunch, mix in Rice Krispies or other crispy cereals into the peanut butter mixture.
- For a different flavor profile, try using white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate for the coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
