Description
Irresistible chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls bring sweet simplicity to classic dessert lovers. Quick no-bake treats blend creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted chocolate, and vanilla for a delightful homemade indulgence you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3/8 cup) unsalted butter, softened
Additional Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) chocolate bark
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by combining softened butter and peanut butter in a medium bowl. Blend thoroughly using a hand mixer or spoon until achieving a creamy consistency.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the mixture, stirring until the texture transforms from crumbly to cohesive. The dough will eventually form a smooth, uniform mass.
- Refrigerate the filling for approximately 2 hours, covering the bowl with plastic wrap. Chilling helps solidify the mixture, facilitating easier ball formation.
- Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out 1-inch sections and roll them between your palms to create uniform spheres.
- Arrange the rolled balls on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Transfer the tray to the freezer for additional firming, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate coating using a double boiler or microwave. If using a double boiler, melt chocolate over simmering water, stirring occasionally. For microwave, heat in 20-second intervals, mixing between each session to prevent burning.
- Extract the chilled peanut butter balls from the freezer. Insert a toothpick or fork into each ball, then submerge in melted chocolate, gently tapping to remove excess coating.
- Place the chocolate-dipped balls back onto the wax paper, allowing them to set at room temperature or expedite the process by refrigerating for approximately 20 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are softened at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing without lumps.
- Add powdered sugar gradually to prevent dusty clouds and achieve perfect dough consistency.
- Refrigerating the mixture helps control stickiness and makes rolling balls much easier and neater.
- Briefly freezing balls before chocolate dipping prevents filling from melting during coating process.
- Use high-quality chocolate bark for smoother, more professional-looking finish.
- Swap regular peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free version; use dairy-free chocolate for vegan option.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg