Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
These Peanut Butter Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make no-bake treat, combining creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate coating. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a sweet snack, they require minimal ingredients and only about 35 minutes including chilling time. The smooth peanut butter center is sweetened with powdered sugar and coated in melted chocolate for a delightful contrast in textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 36 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup (283g) creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons (84g) butter
- 2 ¾ cups (311g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 package (10 ounces) chocolate melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli or Candiquik)
Instructions
- Cream Peanut Butter and Butter: In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth and well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture, mixing slowly until everything is well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Prepare Cookie Sheet: Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking for the peanut butter balls.
- Form Peanut Butter Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, measure out 1-inch portions of the peanut butter mixture. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and place them evenly spaced on the lined cookie sheet.
- Chill to Harden: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 20 minutes until they become firm enough to dip.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers by microwaving for 30 seconds, then stirring. If not fully melted, continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth, following the package directions.
- Dip Peanut Butter Balls in Chocolate: Remove the chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Using a toothpick, dip each ball individually into the melted chocolate, coating it fully. Place the coated balls back on the lined cookie sheet.
- Let Chocolate Harden: Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
- Store: Keep the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; chunky peanut butter will change the texture.
- Chilling the balls before dipping helps them hold their shape during coating.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar if you prefer sweeter or less sweet peanut butter balls.
- For easier dipping, ensure chocolate is fully melted and warm, but not too hot to maintain the shape of the balls.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator to prevent the chocolate from melting.
