Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups melted chocolate, for dipping or drizzling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract if using. The mixture should be thick, soft, and easy to shape.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands.
- Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Dip each chilled ball into melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the tops.
- Return the peanut butter balls to the parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Sifting the powdered sugar helps create a smooth texture without lumps.
- If the mixture feels too soft, chill it briefly or add a little more powdered sugar.
- Crunchy peanut butter can be used for extra texture.
- White chocolate or dark chocolate also work well for coating.
- Store the peanut butter balls chilled for the best texture.
- Mini sprinkles or crushed cookies make fun toppings before the chocolate sets.
- These treats freeze well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter ball
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
