Description
Irresistible chocolate-coated peanut butter balls deliver sweet nostalgia from childhood desserts. Homemade treats combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and rich chocolate for a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsps) coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until a uniform, pliable consistency forms.
- Sphere Shaping and Chilling: Mold the mixture into marble-sized spheres, arranging them on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to set and stabilize the shape.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring periodically to create a smooth, glossy chocolate mixture.
- Enrobing and Finishing: Using a fork, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Place the chocolate-coated spheres back on the parchment-lined tray, maintaining spacing between each piece.
- Final Chilling and Storage: Return the chocolate-covered balls to the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for three months.
Notes
- Chill Before Coating: Refrigerate peanut butter balls for 45 minutes to help maintain shape and prevent crumbling during chocolate dipping.
- Smooth Chocolate Technique: Melt chocolate chips slowly and stir frequently to avoid burning, creating a glossy and even coating for perfect texture.
- Size Consistency: Use a small cookie scoop or melon baller to create uniform-sized balls, ensuring even chilling and consistent chocolate coverage.
- Storage Hack: Layer parchment paper between balls when storing to prevent sticking and maintain their pristine chocolate shell appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 19
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 36 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg