Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls that combine creamy peanut butter, sweet powdered sugar, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs, all coated in a smooth chocolate shell. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, these no-bake treats are a crowd-pleaser with just the right balance of nutty and chocolate flavors.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smooth coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a thick, sticky dough.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 24 balls (or 24-30 smaller balls depending on your preferred size). Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Peanut Butter Balls: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for about 1 hour until they are firm enough to coat with chocolate. This step is important to help the balls hold their shape during coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet or milk chocolate chips with the optional coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and completely melted.
- Coat the Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated balls back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set the Chocolate: Once all peanut butter balls are coated, refrigerate them again for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate hardens and sets completely.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately or store the chocolate peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, use dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil helps achieve a smooth chocolate coating.
- For a crunchier texture, slightly toast the graham cracker crumbs before mixing.
- You can adjust the chocolate type to dark or white based on your preference.
- These treats can be frozen for up to a month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
