Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
These Peanut Butter Balls are creamy, sweet, and coated in smooth melting chocolate, making them a perfect no-bake treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they offer a delightful combination of peanut butter and chocolate in bite-sized portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (includes chocolate melting and dipping)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 peanut butter balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Ball Mixture
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 8 ounces melting chocolate
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter ball ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and powdered sugar. Stir or beat together until fully combined and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Form balls: Using a 1 ½ inch portion size scoop, portion out the mixture and roll it into balls by hand. Place the balls onto parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate: Place the melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments. Stir well after each heating to avoid burning and to ensure the chocolate becomes smooth and creamy.
- Dip peanut butter balls in chocolate: Remove the peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork, dip each ball into the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Place the coated balls back onto parchment paper.
- Set the chocolate: Allow the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality peanut butter and melting chocolate.
- If you prefer, crunchy peanut butter can be used instead of creamy for added texture.
- Store finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Optionally, drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt for extra flavor variations.
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