Description
These delicious Peanut Butter Balls are the perfect sweet treat, combining creamy peanut butter with a rich chocolate coating. Easy to make and loved by all ages, they make for a great dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips (for coating, optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a dough forms. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Shape the Balls: Roll rounded tablespoons of the mixture into balls.
- Coat in Chocolate (Optional): Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and place on wax paper.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Enjoy these classic peanut butter balls!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to your preferred texture. If the dough feels too sticky, add a bit more powdered sugar.
- The chocolate coating is optional, but it adds a delicious, indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg