Description
These 4-ingredient peanut butter balls are a simple, no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and a decadent chocolate coating. Perfect for quick snacks or dessert, they require minimal prep and no oven time, making them ideal for satisfying sweet cravings effortlessly.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Balls
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp salted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened salted butter. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar until the mixture is fully combined and forms a dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to let the mixture firm up, making it easier to shape.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Place the formed balls on a baking sheet, cover them, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes so they hold their shape during dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, optionally stirring in the vegetable shortening or coconut oil according to package instructions or until smooth.
- Dip Peanut Butter Balls: Using a fork, dip each peanut butter ball one at a time into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing them onto wax paper.
- Set Chocolate: Cover the dipped peanut butter balls and refrigerate until the chocolate is set and balls are firm, ready to serve.
Notes
- Refrigerate the dough well before shaping to make rolling easier.
- Vegetable shortening or coconut oil in the chocolate helps create a smoother, glossier coating.
- Store peanut butter balls in the refrigerator to keep firm and fresh.
- Use wax paper to prevent sticking when setting the chocolate.
- For a different flavor, try using dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
