Here’s a classic No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe — quick, rich, and perfect for holidays or anytime 🍫🥜
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (for smooth melting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually stir in powdered sugar until a thick dough forms.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (microwave in 30-second bursts or use a double boiler).
- Dip balls into melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Return to parchment and chill until set.
Storage
- 🧊 Refrigerate up to 2 weeks
- ❄️ Freeze up to 3 months
Tips & Variations
- 🌰 Use crunchy peanut butter for texture
- 🍯 Swap half the sugar for powdered monk fruit (low-carb option)
- 🌶️ Add a pinch of sea salt or cayenne for contrast
- 🍪 Roll in crushed graham crackers or drizzle with white chocolate
If you want, I can share a 3-ingredient version, keto version, or buckeye-style recipe (with the peanut butter showing).
