Peanut Butter Snowballs are a sweet little no bake dessert that we make every Christmas season because they’re simple but loved by everyone.
These Snowballs are made with creamy peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla candy coating, and Christmas sprinkles. Not only are they delicious, but they’re simple to mix, dip, and chill, making them perfect for holiday treats plates and neighbor gifts.
We love these because they have that classic peanut butter center with a smooth white candy coating that looks like a little snowball. Add festive sprinkles on top, and they’re ready for holiday parties, cookie trays, or a fun treat to make with the kids.
For more holiday favorites, check out our Crockpot Candy, Homemade Turtles Candy, and Peanut Butter Fudge.
Why You’ll Love It + Why it works:
- No Baking Required: Easy no-bake Christmas treat with a creamy peanut butter center.
- A Favorite for Sharing: Great for gifting, parties, cookie exchanges, and making with kids.
- Ready in No Time: Chills quickly, so they are ready to serve without much waiting.
- Powdered Sugar Creates the Dough: It thickens the peanut butter and butter mixture so it can be rolled into balls.
- Chilling Helps Them Dip Cleanly: Cold peanut butter balls hold their shape better when coated in melted candy coating.
Peanut Butter Snowball Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter (½ cup): Adds the classic peanut butter flavor and helps form the sweet filling.
- Butter, softened (3 tablespoons): Adds richness and helps the filling mix into a soft dough. See How to Soften Butter Quickly.
- Powdered sugar (1 cup): Sweetens and thickens the filling so it can be rolled into balls.
- Vanilla candy coating (1 pound): Creates the smooth white coating that makes these look like snowballs.
- Christmas sprinkles: Adds festive color and a fun holiday finish. White crystal sprinkles or edible glitter can be used as well to make them look extra pretty.
How to Make Peanut Butter Snowballs
MIX. Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or electric mixer) to combine 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, and 3 tablespoons butter in a bowl mixing until dough forms.
SHAPE. Shape into 1-inch peanut butter balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. (Using a cookie scoop helps make perfectly sized uniform balls.) Chill for 30 minutes.
DECORATE. Melt 1 pound of candy coating according to package directions until smooth. Dip balls, coating completely.
Allow excess to drip off and place back on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Top with holiday sprinkles before the coating sets and chill for an additional 15-20 minutes. ENJOY!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest filling.
- Mix the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar until a dough forms and no dry spots remain.
- Chill the rolled balls for 30 minutes so they are firm enough to dip.
- Tap off the excess candy coating before placing the snowballs back on the wax paper.
- The quickest way is to melt in the microwave using a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments until warm and smooth. We also like using a double boiler.
Peanut Butter Snowballs Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pound vanilla candy coating
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine sugar, peanut butter, and butter in a bowl mixing until dough forms.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
- When done chilling, melt candy coating according to package directions until smooth and dip balls coating them completely. Allow excess to drip off and place back on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
- Top with sprinkles and chill for an additional 15-20 minutes. ENJOY!
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest filling.
- Mix the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar until a dough forms and no dry spots remain.
- Chill the rolled balls for 30 minutes so they are firm enough to dip.
- Tap off the excess candy coating before placing the snowballs back on the wax paper.
- Make-ahead tip: make and chill the snowballs a day or two ahead, then store covered until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQ
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months. Line with paper towels to absorb moisture as they thaw.
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This recipe was first shared December, 2016.
I hope these are amazing! I am about to make them!
Yay! They’re such a fun treat to make. I hope they turn out amazing for you.
Thank you for all you wonderful and easy recipes. Love them all.
Butter should be almost melted otherwise it’s very hard to mix
Thank you for this recipe, my Granddaughters and I will be doing this one together thank you for the memories.