🥜 Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
Makes about 24–30 balls
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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3 cups crushed graham crackers (or 2 cups if you want slightly more peanut butter flavor)
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate melts
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1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional, for smoother chocolate coating)
Instructions
1. Prepare the peanut butter mixture
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In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and crushed graham crackers. Mix until well combined. The mixture should be firm enough to roll into balls.
2. Shape the balls
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Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes until firm.
3. Dip in chocolate
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Melt chocolate chips (with oil if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
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Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to coat fully.
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Place coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Chill to set
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until chocolate is firm.
5. Serve
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Can also be frozen for longer storage.
🌟 Tips
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Crunch variation: Mix in chopped peanuts or rice cereal for extra texture.
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Flavored chocolate: Use dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on preference.
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Festive touch: Sprinkle with crushed nuts, sprinkles, or drizzle contrasting chocolate on top.
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No-graham version: You can omit graham crackers and just use powdered sugar for a denser, fudgier peanut butter ball.
I can also give a healthy/no-bake peanut butter ball version using oats, honey, and natural peanut butter — still sweet but slightly lighter.
Do you want me to provide that version?
