Description
Irresistible chocolate peanut butter balls blend creamy richness with crunchy textures, creating a delightful no-bake treat. Sweet indulgence meets simple ingredients, promising pure bliss with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Optional Garnish:
- Crushed peanuts
- Sprinkles
- Sea salt
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, smooth dough-like consistency.
- Utilize clean hands to sculpt the mixture into uniform spherical shapes, approximately one inch in diameter, positioning each delicate orb onto a parchment-covered baking tray.
- Refrigerate the nascent confections for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing them to solidify and maintain their precise geometric form.
- Create a molten chocolate coating by combining chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe container, heating in brief 20-30 second increments and stirring methodically until achieving a glossy, completely liquefied state.
- Extract the chilled peanut butter spheres and methodically immerse each one into the melted chocolate using a fork or specialized dipping implement, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Gently eliminate excess chocolate by delicate tapping, returning each chocolate-enrobed ball to the parchment surface.
- For enhanced texture and visual appeal, consider garnishing with crushed peanuts, colorful sprinkles, or a whisper of sea salt before the chocolate solidifies.
- Return the decorated treats to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, permitting the chocolate exterior to completely set and develop a satisfying snap.
- Transfer the finished confections to an airtight storage container, where they will remain delectable for up to two weeks in the refrigerator’s cool embrace.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to prevent sticky hands and ensure easier ball formation.
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform, perfectly round peanut butter balls that look professionally made.
- Opt for natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a less sweet, more intense nutty flavor that balances the chocolate coating.
- Try alternative coatings like white chocolate, dark chocolate, or even a drizzle of caramel for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg