Description
Creamy peanut butter balls melt hearts with their irresistible chocolate coating and smooth interior. Rich flavors and classic comfort combine, promising pure indulgence for chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts who crave a delightful sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Coating Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm peanut butter and butter in microwave for 20-30 seconds until easily mixable, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla, blending thoroughly to form a cohesive, pliable mixture.
- Craft uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter, ensuring consistent sizing for even coating.
- Transfer formed balls onto parchment-lined tray, then chill in refrigerator for half an hour to firm up.
- Prepare chocolate coating by microwaving milk chocolate chips with heavy cream, stirring every 15 seconds until glossy and completely melted.
- Carefully immerse each chilled ball into warm chocolate, rotating to achieve full, even coverage.
- Position chocolate-drenched spheres back on parchment, then return to refrigerator for additional 15 minutes to solidify chocolate shell.
- Remove from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Soften butter and peanut butter carefully to prevent overheating, which can cause separation and affect texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and easier ball formation.
- For gluten-free version, ensure powdered sugar is certified gluten-free and use dairy-free chocolate chips if needed.
- Chill balls thoroughly before chocolate coating to prevent cracking and ensure clean chocolate coverage.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg