Here’s a classic, easy, and delicious recipe for Peanut Butter Balls — creamy, sweet, and perfect for snacking or gifting. No baking required!
🥜 Peanut Butter Balls (No-Bake)
Ingredients (makes 20–24 balls)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–1½ cups crushed graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½–2 cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter (optional — helps chocolate melt smoothly)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the peanut butter filling
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar a little at a time.
- Add graham crumbs and mix until a dough forms (soft but not sticky).
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
2. Shape the balls
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture.
- Roll into smooth balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate again for 15 minutes.
3. Dip in chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips (and optional coconut oil) in the microwave in 20–30 sec intervals, stirring between each.
- Use a fork or toothpick to dip each ball into melted chocolate.
- Tap off excess and place back on the tray.
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until chocolate is fully set.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Buckeye Style: Leave a small circle of peanut butter visible on top to look like classic “buckeyes.”
- Crunchier texture: Add crushed pretzels, Rice Krispies, or chopped peanuts.
- Healthier version: Replace some powdered sugar with rolled oats.
- White chocolate drizzle: Decorate with melted white chocolate for a pretty look.
- Store: Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
If you want, I can give you Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, Protein Peanut Butter Balls, or Pretzel Peanut Butter Balls too!
