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.
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682 comments on “4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls”
I used the dark roast crunchy pb and added 2 oz bittersweet chocolate to the chips because we like dark. Delicious and gone in one dinner.
Thank you Kathleen!
need to double this recipe. It doesn’t make many. Recipe doesn’t say where to put coconut oil. You have to look at the pictures to know where to put oil.
I’m making a bunch of them for our Christmas party on Sunday. Can you tell me how many balls (approximately) these make? I’m sure I will have to triple (at least) the recipe. Thanks for your help and for sharing this! ❤️
Hi Peggy. One batch will yield 24 balls if you keep the size at 1″ or approximately 1 tablespoon. If you want the balls to be bigger, you will need to adjust accordingly.
Jill it doesn’t make many about 15-20 depending on size of balls. I would double recipe or make small balls. Also you can dye coconut red and green to make it look Christmasy
Yummmmm! Simple recipe with great results. Smooth and flavorful. It’s a keeper.
Thanks Kristi!
I made these last year and they were so good I am making these again. The family loved them and it’s a plus they are gluetin free.
Thank you Susan!
Do you have to refrigerate?
Hi Sadee. These can be kept on the counter in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for longer storage as well.
Will olive oil work the same?
No. It has to be a solid oil.
when does the oil go in/
Hi Jackie. It is optional and is used with the chocolate to help with the consistency and shine.
Hello, I have an order recipe from my grandma which is very similar but she uses paraffin wax in the chocolate and margarine not butter. Would it come out the same? I am having a hard time finding the wax. Thanks!
Hi Michele. Yes, many older recipes did use paraffin. The wax also helped the chocolate to harder quicker. Most people nowadays don’t like the idea of put wax in their food so butter and oil are alternatives that help with the chocolates consistency and shine.
If I wanted to add rice krispies how much would I add and when?
Hi Angie. We also have a recipe for Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies.