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Peanut Butter Balls

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  • Author: Kim Cooks Easy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
  • Total Time: 50 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 24-30 peanut butter balls (depending on size) 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Candy
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Peanut Butter Balls are a sweet and simple treat that combines creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar, coated in rich chocolate. These no-bake goodies are perfect for holiday parties, snacks, or just as a fun homemade candy. They’re easy to make and are sure to be a favorite for anyone with a peanut butter obsession!

Ingredients

Units Scale
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  • 1 cup (250g) peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 2 cups (340g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or vegetable oil, for smoother coating)

Instructions

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  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Stir until everything is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
  • Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Place the peanut butter balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  • While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together. You can do this in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, or use a double boiler on the stovetop.
  • Once the peanut butter balls have firmed up, dip each one into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Use a fork to lift it out of the chocolate and gently tap off excess chocolate.
  • Return the coated peanut butter balls to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate the chocolate-covered peanut butter balls for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
  • Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

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  • For a different flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate before it hardens for a sweet-salty treat.
  • You can also add a little melted chocolate to the peanut butter mixture for extra chocolate flavor inside the ball.
  • If you don’t like graham cracker crumbs, you can substitute with crispy rice cereal for a bit of crunch.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://quickbiteskitchen.com/peanut-butter-balls/