Description
Delicious no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, combining creamy peanut butter and sweet powdered sugar covered in a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for holiday treats or quick snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1½ cups chunky or creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz bag of chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons paraffin wax, grated (optional, can be substituted with candy melts without wax)
Optional Toppings
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine 1½ cups peanut butter, ½ cup softened butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Form Balls: Shape the mixture into 25 evenly sized balls by rolling them with your hands. Place them on a clean surface or tray while preparing the chocolate coating.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: Using a double boiler, bring water to a rolling boil and add 12 oz chocolate chips along with 2 tablespoons grated paraffin wax. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. If using candy melts, omit the paraffin wax and follow the package instructions.
- Dip Peanut Butter Balls: Use a spoon to dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, making sure it is completely coated. Place each dipped ball on a rimmed sheet pan lined with wax or parchment paper to set.
- Add Toppings: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle holiday-themed sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate as desired for decoration.
- Chill to Harden: Place the sheet pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden completely.
Notes
- Store peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze peanut butter balls in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- If using candy melts for coating, omit the paraffin wax and follow package melting instructions.
- Use parchment paper or wax paper on the tray to prevent sticking during setting.
- For a smoother chocolate coating, stir continuously while melting chocolate and wax over the double boiler.
