Description
Irresistible no-bake peanut butter balls dance with sweet chocolate and creamy goodness, offering a quick dessert that delights chocolate and peanut butter fans. Minimal ingredients and simple steps make this treat perfect for quick cravings and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Coating/Binding Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Gradually fold in powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly to create a moldable dough that holds its shape.
- Using clean hands, roll the mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, placing them carefully on a parchment-lined tray.
- Prepare a microwave-safe bowl and melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each heating cycle until smooth and glossy.
- Carefully immerse each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete and even coating.
- Gently transfer the chocolate-covered balls back to the parchment-lined tray, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Refrigerate for approximately 15-20 minutes at 40°F until the chocolate hardens and creates a crisp shell around the peanut butter centers.
- Once set, remove from refrigerator and serve chilled, storing any remaining treats in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- Prevent sticky hands by lightly coating your palms with cooking spray or butter when rolling the peanut butter mixture into balls.
- Customize the recipe by using dark, milk, or white chocolate for coating to suit different taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the powdered sugar and chocolate chips.
- Create a protein-packed snack by adding a scoop of protein powder to the peanut butter mixture for an extra nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 57 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg