This Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe is my favorite candy for the Holidays and so incredibly Easy to make! These are like little Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, but in ball form.
I’m pretty much a peanut butter fanatic and love making desserts using peanut butter including out Reese’s Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cups, No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. If you love peanut butter like I do, you definitely want to check these out.
How To Make Peanut Butter Balls
These are a must for our Holiday cookie plates and the most requested. They are so simple to make and the kids can make these all by themselves. They might need a little bit of help on the dipping part, or things could get a bit messy.
Ingredients you will need…
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Butter
- Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
- (optional) Vegetable Shortening or Coconut Oil
First, you make the peanut butter dough…
Then you form the dough into balls…
Next, you dip the balls into the melted chocolate…
Now the dangerous part. Try…just try to eat one. It’s incredibly difficult because these are melt in your mouth delicious!
Add Christmas sprinkles on top of the peanut butter balls for a festive Holiday look. It’s become a family tradition to make these for holidays and parties. These are are so great because it’s a quick and easy no-bake treat when your making a gazillion other goodies. It’s a guaranteed winner for the Christmas cookie tray.
Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Balls?
Yes! These will freeze perfectly. Make sure the balls are completely set (hardened back up) and line them in a tupperware container. Add a piece of wax or parchment paper on top and repeat until full. Seal the top.
How long do They last?
You can store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
You can also drizzle extra melted chocolate on top for a different look.
Peanut Butter Ball Tips:
- You can use any nut butters for this recipe. Almond butter, cashew butter, etc…
- Make sure the balls are chilled before dipping.
- We love these Chocolate Dipping Tools, but you can always use a fork for dipping. A toothpick will also work. Expect a bit of a mess, but it will work.
- You can melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30- second increments, or over a double boiler.
- You can use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy if you prefer. We also like to add in Rice Krispies sometimes for some texture.
- Add any type of holiday sprinkles, chopped peanuts, sea salt or whatever you prefer. It’s all good!
4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp salted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening or coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Mix the peanut butter and softened butter together in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in powdered sugar until fully combined. Cover and place in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (this will hold it's shape for dipping).
- Melt the chocolate chips according to package instructions.
- Using a fork, dip the peanut butter balls one at a time into the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to fall off. Place the chocolate balls onto wax paper, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Last Step:
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542 comments on “4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls”
For some reason it wouldn’t let me send a five star rating but that is what I would like to give this recipe. It was simple and to the point with very clear and uncomplicated instructions. I am baking with my granddaughter tomorrow and am sure going to use this recipe.
Thanks Sharon!
It was a bit hard to mix with just my stuff I had here but they turned out delicious
Thanks Lorissa Anne!
Use a hand mixer on a low speed. Helps with mixing. I have hand dexterity problem
Love these! They’re so good! Have been making for years! Everyone loves them! Makes a great gift with chocolate covered pretzels!
Thank you Marsha!
I used s sunflower butter and they turned out great. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks L Finley!
I have been making these peanut butter balls with my mother for the longest time and and she passed away in 2021. So, I could not remember the whole process so I used this recipe to relive the moment again and this recipe was the best recipe I’ve made with these peanut butter balls. The peanut butter part was my favorite. I don’t think we’ve ever used the butter and the recipe and that made it amazing. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks Crystal! So happy that this recipe helped to revive those great memories with your mom.
So, what do you do with the optional vegetable / coconut oil?
Hi Gina. You can add one tablespoon of shortening or coconut oil to the chocolate to help make the consistency smoother and it also gives the chocolate a nice sheen.
Love these easy recipes.
My husband has requested that I make more twice since the first time I made them.
Glad he likes them! Thanks Cindy!
Decadent but simple
Thanks Craftin Christopher!
i made this recipe and saw it called for 24. however after i mixed it together i noticed it wasn’t a lot, so i doubled the recipe. however i was only able to make around 20 peanut butter balls. i checked back like 3 times and i measured correctly and made the balls correct in size. where did i go wrong?
Hi Abby. Results will vary due to the size of the ball but most are getting around 15 balls per batch.
Easy recipe! Everyone loved them. I will make these often.
Thanks Jeannie!
My peanut butter mix is too creamy.I can’t ball it up.How did you do it?Can you help
I love these! Recipe is easy and my entire family loves them
Thanks Laurie!
What is the oil for?
Hi Mel. You can add one tablespoon of shortening or coconut oil to the chocolate to help make the consistency smoother and it also gives the chocolate a nice sheen.
I will be making these goodies for the holidays again, thinking of adding shredded coconut…..
Thanks Dedria. Or try our Chocolate Coconut Balls?
Love these
Thanks Edith!
Making this for my family thanksgiving dinner party the kids are going to be so excited
This is my new go to gluten free treat that my family loves too!
Thanks Krista!
Made these for my daughters sleepover, A GREAT HIT!
Glad to hear that Lily! Thanks!
Where and what is the coconut oil used for and where do I put it in the cookie mix. It seems to have been omitted from the instructions.. can you help.
Hi Lorraine. You can add one tablespoon of shortening or coconut oil to the chocolate to help make the consistency smoother and it also gives the chocolate a nice sheen.
You put the coconut oil in the chocolate chips so that the chocolate won’t be so thick when dipping the balls.
My husband LOVES peanut butter, so these were the perfect treat for him and he thought they were delicious!!! I thought they were pretty awesome too! I added a tsp of vanilla also
Thanks Patricia!