Ohhh yes—chocolate-covered peanut butter balls (aka buckeyes without the drama) 😄🍫🥜 Creamy inside, snappy chocolate outside, and dangerously easy to eat by the handful.
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients (makes ~24 balls)
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional, if PB isn’t salty)
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (for smooth melting)
Instructions
- Make the Filling
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until a soft, rollable dough forms.
- Roll
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze 20–30 minutes (important for clean dipping).
- Melt Chocolate
- Microwave chocolate + coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate using a fork.
- Let excess drip off and return to parchment.
- Set
- Refrigerate 15–20 minutes until chocolate is firm.
- Enjoy
- Store in fridge or cool room temperature.
Pro Tips
- Too soft? Add a little more powdered sugar.
- Too sweet? Use dark chocolate or add flaky sea salt on top.
- For perfect dipping, keep balls cold and chocolate warm.
Fun Variations
- Buckeye style: Leave a small circle of peanut butter visible on top
- Crunchy: Add crushed graham crackers or rice cereal
- Holiday: Add sprinkles or drizzle white chocolate
- Health-ish: Use natural PB + dark chocolate (still a treat 😌)
If you want, I can give you:
- A 3-ingredient version
- A no-butter option
- Or a freezer-friendly batch recipe
Just say the word 🍫✨
