Description
Peanut Butter Meltaways are irresistibly creamy, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate. These easy-to-make candies are perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips (or dark chocolate for a richer taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and softened butter. Use an electric mixer or a spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until well combined. The dough should be soft and easy to roll into balls.
- Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the milk chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and melted.
- Once the peanut butter balls are firm, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Use a fork to remove the ball from the chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off, and place the coated balls back onto the parchment paper.
- Return the chocolate-coated peanut butter meltaways to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set.
- Serve the meltaways cold or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For a festive twist, you can add a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate coating for a sweet and salty flavor.
- If you prefer dark chocolate, substitute the milk chocolate chips with your favorite dark chocolate.
- These make great gifts! Package them in small boxes or bags for a homemade treat.
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture if you like a bit of crunch in your meltaways.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Refrigerating, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg