Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls 🍫🥜
Description:
Indulge in the decadent combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with these irresistible No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings or sharing with friends and family, these delightful treats are quick and easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients. Get ready to experience pure bliss with every bite!
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, No Cook, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 5 ⭐ (from 2 reviews)
- Calories: 163.1 per serving
- Total Fat: 10.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 5.1mg
- Sodium: 88.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.8g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 13.4g
- Protein: 3.8g
- Yield: Approximately 60 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
Instructions:
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Begin by preparing the peanuts. Place them into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade attachment.
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Pulse the peanuts until finely chopped. Be careful not to over-process; you want them to be finely chopped, not ground into a paste.
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Transfer the chopped peanuts into a small bowl and set aside for later use.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and butter. Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
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Add the vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and continue to beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar to the peanut butter mixture, beating continuously until fully combined. The mixture should be thick and easy to mold.
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Line a baking sheet with waxed paper to prevent sticking. This will make it easier to remove the peanut butter balls once they’re set.
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Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
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Once all the balls are rolled, cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and transfer it to the refrigerator. Allow the balls to chill for at least 1 hour, or until they are firm to the touch.
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While the peanut butter balls are chilling, prepare the chocolate coating. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Microwave in short intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and butter are melted and smooth.
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Remove the chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Using a toothpick, skewer the center of each ball and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is completely coated.
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Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then transfer the coated ball back onto the lined baking sheet. Repeat this process for each peanut butter ball.
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While the chocolate coating is still soft, immediately sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top of each ball. This adds a delightful crunch and extra flavor to the finished treats.
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Once all the balls are coated and topped with chopped peanuts, return the baking sheet to the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set completely. This will take approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Carefully remove the toothpicks from each ball before serving.
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Arrange the No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls on a serving platter or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. These delicious treats are sure to disappear quickly, so be sure to make plenty to share!