Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter centers dipped in rich chocolate. No-bake and perfect for sharing in just 40 minutes.

# What goes in:

→ Peanut Butter Mixture

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Gradually add powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until the mixture is thick and holds its shape.
03 - Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, using approximately 1 tablespoon per ball, and place each on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Refrigerate the balls for 20 minutes to firm up and hold their shape.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
06 - Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip off before returning to the parchment-lined sheet.
07 - Refrigerate the coated balls for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is completely set and hardened.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These treats require zero baking skills but will make everyone think youve been taking secret pastry classes.
  • The perfect balance of sweet and salty creates that impossible to resist one more piece feeling that makes these disappear from platters.
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  • If your mixture seems too sticky to roll, adding a tablespoon more powdered sugar at a time changes everything.
  • Chilling the peanut butter balls twice once before and once after dipping creates the perfect texture contrast between filling and shell.
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  • For a professional finish, add a tiny drizzle of contrasting chocolate white over dark or vice versa after the coating has set.
  • Letting the finished treats come to room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving intensifies both the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.

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