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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
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Delightful and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls combine creamy peanut butter with rich semi-sweet chocolate, perfect as a sweet treat for any occasion. These no-bake snacks feature a smooth peanut butter center coated in a crisp chocolate shell, offering a delicious bite-sized dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Mixture

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Peanut Butter Dough: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  2. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring continuously until a thick, dough-like consistency forms that holds together well for shaping.
  3. Shape Balls: Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch size balls. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart to prevent sticking.
  4. Chill Peanut Butter Balls: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes or until they are firm enough for dipping into chocolate.
  5. Melt Chocolate: While the balls chill, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the coconut oil or shortening if using, in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
  6. Dip Balls in Chocolate: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate. Tap off any excess chocolate to avoid drips and return the coated balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Set Chocolate Coating: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls for an additional 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.

Notes

  • For a smoother chocolate coating, use coconut oil or shortening when melting the chocolate chips.
  • You can store these peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For extra crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts into the peanut butter mixture.
  • Make sure to chill the peanut butter balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent melting.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and enable easy removal.

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