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No-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 24 balls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Smooth, creamy peanut butter centers cloaked in glossy chocolate, these no-bake bites deliver sweet-salty bliss with a satisfying snap. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and an instant crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and thick.
  3. Scoop and roll the mixture into 1 inch balls, arranging them on the prepared sheet.
  4. Refrigerate 30 minutes until firm.
  5. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until silky.
  6. Dip chilled balls into the melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip off, then return to the sheet.
  7. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
  8. Serve chilled or slightly softened and enjoy.

Notes

  • Chill the peanut butter mixture before rolling to keep shapes neat.
  • Use good quality chocolate for a shiny, snappy shell.
  • Dust hands lightly with powdered sugar if the mixture is sticky.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 60 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg

Keywords: no-bake peanut butter balls, chocolate peanut butter balls, buckeyes, easy dessert, holiday treats