Chocolate No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Delicious no-bake peanut butter balls coated in smooth chocolate, perfect for a sweet treat or holiday snack. Easy to make with simple ingredients!
Equipment
- Double Boiler
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup salted butter room temperature
- 2 ½ - 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 ounces chocolate
- 3 tablespoon refined coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix to form a crumbly peanut butter dough.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. For easier dipping, insert a toothpick into the center of each ball. Chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before adding the chocolate coating.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Stir until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the warm chocolate. Let any excess chocolate drip off before placing the dipped ball back on the prepared baking sheet.
- After dipping the peanut butter balls in the chocolate coating, you can remove the toothpicks and drizzle additional chocolate over the top for a decorative touch. For extra decorations, drizzle with melted white chocolate, sprinkle with unsweetened coconut, or top with crushed Reese’s peanut butter cups for a fun and tasty topping.
- Refrigerate until the coating hardens. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer-safe container until ready to serve.
Notes
- The dough should be firm enough to easily roll into balls without being sticky. If it’s too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar, a tiny bit at a time, until you reach the right consistency.
- For best results, make sure the peanut butter balls are chilled before dipping them in chocolate to help them hold their shape.