Here’s a simple and classic Peanut Butter Balls recipe—sweet, rich, and perfect for a treat 🍫🥜
Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients (about 24 balls)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups Rice Krispies or graham cracker crumbs (optional for crunch)
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting chocolate
Instructions
- Make the peanut butter mixture
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Gradually stir in powdered sugar and Rice Krispies (if using) until mixture is thick and moldable.
- Form balls
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator 30 minutes to firm up.
- Coat with chocolate
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.
- Dip chilled peanut butter balls into melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Return to parchment paper and let chocolate set (refrigerate 10–15 minutes if needed).
- Serve
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Tips & Variations
- Nutty twist: Use chopped peanuts or almond butter in place of peanut butter.
- Flavor boost: Add 1 tsp vanilla or a pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture.
- Festive touch: Roll balls in crushed nuts, sprinkles, or coconut instead of chocolate.
- Microwave shortcut: Melt chocolate and drizzle over chilled balls instead of dipping for quicker prep.
I can also give you a no-bake 3-ingredient version that’s ready in under 10 minutes if you want.
