Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, perfect for festive occasions or a sweet treat. Creamy peanut butter is combined with butter and powdered sugar, shaped into balls, and dipped in rich melted chocolate for a decadent finish. Optional sprinkles add a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1½ cups chunky or creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz bag of chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons paraffin wax, grated (or substitute Candy Melts and omit paraffin wax)
Optional
- Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter mixture: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Form the balls: Shape the peanut butter mixture into 25 equal-sized balls and place them on a plate or tray.
- Melt the chocolate coating: Using a double boiler, bring water to a rolling boil. Add the chocolate chips and grated paraffin wax to the top bowl and stir until completely smooth and melted. (If using Candy Melts, omit the wax and follow package instructions.)
- Dip the balls: Using a spoon, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Place the coated balls on a rimmed sheet pan lined with wax or parchment paper.
- Add decorations: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with holiday-themed sprinkles or optionally drizzle with white chocolate for extra flair.
- Chill to set: Place the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls in the freezer and let them harden for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- You can freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- If substituting paraffin wax with Candy Melts, do not add wax and follow the Candy Melts package instructions for melting.
- Use either chunky or creamy peanut butter based on preference.
- For a smoother coating, ensure chocolate and wax are completely melted before dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
