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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634 comments on “4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls”
Do you have to use the butter?
I yried to give 5 stars. Yhese are the best peanutbutter balls ever. Great recipe. I made them a few times now. I just made some for x-s gifts. Thank you very much.
Thanks Debbie!
Do you have to use sweetened peanut butter, or would unsweetened (salted) be okay?
Hi Stephanie. You can use any peanut butter with this recipe. The sweetness will be added with the powdered sugar.
I got about 30 small balls.. they are one bite balls but that’s how we like them.
Thank you Joyce!
Not sure where the optional coconut oil or shortening goes…
I think you make it with your chocolate to make it smoother
Just made these. Got about 18 balls per batch . Easy to make. Love this recipe. Thank you!!
Thanks Carol!
Excellent!!! Super easy! Thank you!!
Thanks Kim!
How many balls does a single recipe make?
Hi Eddie. Results will vary due to the size of the ball but most are getting around 15 balls per batch.
Do you put the coconut oil in the chocolate when you melt it?
My mother in law always adds coconut oil to her chocolate before melting, super cool trick!
Yes Donna, makes the chocolate shiny.
Love ❤️ the easy steps
Getting ready to make this recipe, what do I do with the coconut oil?
Hi Sholt. You’ll use the shortening or coconut oil in the chocolate. It helps with the consistency and adds a little shine to the chocolate.
I followed this peanut butter balls receipe and everyone loved them in my family. They got gone fast!
Thank you Cassandra!
Made this tonight. Tastes just like Cracker Barrel’s Buckeyes. So easy and delicious. Will be making these for the holidays from now on. Thanks for sharing this recipe
Thanks Karen!
Great recipe! My mother in law always added
Rice Krispies to the peanut butter mix. Very yummy!
Thanks Ana!
They turned out perfect! Big hit with everyone! Thank you
Yay! Thanks Debbie!
They are the best!! Truly love them and a favorite for everyone. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Thanks Vicki!
My grandchildren loved helping me and eating these cookies… so simple to make
Glad to hear that Danna!
Thank you… I love it…
Thanks Rowena!
They came out great! Definetly will use this receipe again!
Thanks Beth!
find simple to make and my peanut butter fans love
Yay! Thanks Daisy!
So easy and good
Thank you Julie!