Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delectable Christmas Peanut Butter Balls. Creamy peanut butter centers coated in rich chocolate make for the perfect holiday treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Balls:
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until a thick dough forms.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Coat Balls: Dip each peanut butter ball in chocolate, remove excess, and top with sprinkles if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- You can freeze the peanut butter balls for up to 2 months.
- For a crunchier texture, mix in crushed graham crackers or rice cereal.
- Experiment with white or dark chocolate coatings for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
