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This peanut butter balls recipe is perfect for every peanut butter-chocolate lover. These decadent bites are SO easy to whip up!
At first glance, these bite-sized treats look just like our Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies but are actually a chocolate-covered version of our yummy Peanut Butter Snowballs.
Why We Love Them!
We’ve already established that chocolate + peanut butter is a flavor match made in Heaven.
If you need proof, look no further than our Buckeye Brownies or today’s Peanut Butter Balls recipe that we love so much (and make every Christmas!)
Here’s why we love them:
- Quick. The prep is quick, they just need to chill!
- Simple. There are ONLY 4 ingredients, and they’re easy to make.
- Perfect for gifting. They are great for gifting and for adding to cookie plates for the holidays.
If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, I think you’ll love these treats too!
Just 4 Ingredients!
- peanut butter – Use regular creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Natural peanut butter has a different consistency and does not work as well.
- butter – We use unsalted but salted butter works as well.
- powdered sugar
- chocolate candy coating – Candy coating is different from simply melting chocolate and almond bark. Use any of the types of coating just be sure to follow the package directions to melt it properly. Try colored candy coating too!
- Sprinkles – (optional) Have fun with colorful or holiday sprinkles.
How to Make Peanut Butter Balls
- PEANUT BUTTER. Combine peanut butter, butter, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir until dough forms.
- SHAPE + CHILL. Shape the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls (using a cookie scoop to scoop first helps) and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
- CHOCOLATE. When done chilling, melt candy coating until smooth and dip balls coating with candy until smooth and all over. Place back on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with sprinkles, and chill for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Dipping. Using a homemade double boiler keeps the coating melted without worrying it will burn. If you start to run low, simply add more chocolate to the bowl.
- Dipping tools. Stick a toothpick into the balls before chilling. Dip in chocolate and remove the toothpick for the final chill.
- Candy foot. To remove the excess chocolate:
- While the chocolate is still warm use a utensil to cut and drag the excess chocolate away from the PB balls.
- Drizzle. Add a drizzle to set PB balls. Use the same brown candy coating or a different color. Melt the coating then use a spoon to drizzle or put the melted coating in a piping bag with a small tip.
Storing Info
- STORE this easy peanut butter balls recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
- FREEZE in an airtight freezer-safe container for 1-2 months. Be aware that when thawing they may “sweat” so line them with a paper towel to help absorb the moisture.
for More Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats:
Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
This 4-ingredient chocolate peanut butter balls recipe is SO easy to whip up – assemble these favorite decadent bites in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pound chocolate candy coating
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, butter, and sugar 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 until smooth and dip balls coating with candy until smooth and all over.
- Place back on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with sprinkles, and chill for an additional 15-20 minutes.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-4 days, in the refrigerator for 7-10 days, or freeze for 1-2 months.
How to melt candy coating? You can melt according to the package directions. We also like to use a double boiler because it keeps the chocolate melted without worrying it will burn.
Nutrition
Serving: 14g, Calories: 294kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 73mg, Potassium: 61mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 75IU, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Making these today for my 94 year old father.
I’ve made these for years, and everyone loves them. What I do differently:
– I use chocolate chips with some paraffin instead of the chocolate coating. I like the idea of drizzling the coating at the end and will give that a try!
– I use a skewer instead of toothpicks Because I make several dozen of these, I would hate to waste that many toothpicks.
– If I want them to be true buckeye balls, I use a candy dipping tool and leave a small circle of exposed peanut butter on the top to replicate horse chestnuts.
Thanks for sharing what you do!
I could eat a whole plate of these! This recipe makes them so easy to make and so delicious!
Looks very easy and yummy. Will be making them!
So easy and delicious! A Christmas time MUST have.
Quick and easy recipe. Great treat for the kids.
Perfect for the Christmas plate! Yum