Here’s a classic Christmas Peanut Butter Balls recipe—rich, festive, and super easy to make 🍬🎄
Christmas Peanut Butter Balls (No-Bake)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (to taste)
- 2 cups rice cereal or graham cracker crumbs (optional for texture)
- 12 oz chocolate chips or candy melts (milk, semi-sweet, or white chocolate)
- Sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until dough is firm but moldable.
- If using cereal or graham crumbs, fold them in.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill for 30–60 minutes to firm up.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave (30-second bursts, stirring) or in a double boiler.
- Dip peanut butter balls into chocolate using a fork or toothpick; place back on parchment.
- Decorate immediately with sprinkles or candy.
- Refrigerate until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.
Tips
- Use good-quality peanut butter for best flavor.
- For creamier balls, add 1–2 tsp milk or heavy cream.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge; they last 2–3 weeks.
Variations
- White chocolate coating with red and green sprinkles for a festive look.
- Mini peanut butter cups: Press balls into mini muffin liners.
- Nutty twist: Roll in finely chopped nuts before chocolate coating.
I can also give a super-easy version with no rolling, just layered in a pan and cut like fudge—perfect for holiday gifting.
Do you want me to give that version too?
