Description
These no-bake peanut butter balls combine silky peanut butter, sweet vanilla, and powdered sugar into creamy centers, all wrapped in a crisp chocolate shell. Chilled until firm, they deliver a satisfying crunch and melt-in-your-mouth richness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract and powdered sugar until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl melt chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the coated balls for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute dark chocolate for semisweet chocolate chips if you prefer a richer flavor.
- For a crunchy twist stir in 1/4 cup chopped peanuts into the peanut butter mixture before chilling.
- If the chocolate seizes while melting add a small teaspoon of vegetable oil to smooth it out.