Peanut Butter Balls

Are you in search of a delicious dessert recipe that is easy to make and perfect for gifting? Look no further! Here's a sweet treat that's a favorite around the holidays: peanut butter balls. Made with five simple ingredients, these chocolate peanut butter balls are creamy on the inside and coated in a delectable layer of delicious chocolate!

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Freezing Time15

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, Christmas, dessert, holiday

Servings: balls

Calories: 188kcal

Author: Laura

Equipment

Stand mixer
double boiler
Baking Sheet
Wax Paper

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup salted butter 2 sticks, softened
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons shortening or coconut oil

Instructions

Cream the peanut butter and softened butter together in a stand mixer
Add powdered sugar one cup at a time until well combined
Roll peanut butter mixture into 1-2 inch balls and place on waxed paper.
Move the waxed paper to a baking sheet and place them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler and stir until well combined.
Remove the balls from the freezer and dip each in the chocolate mixture with a toothpick. Let the excess drip off, then return to the wax paper.
Drip some chocolate on top with a spoon to cover the toothpick hole.
Keep them in the fridge until ready to eat.

Notes

When dipping the balls in chocolate, place them on wax paper ON a baking sheet that will fit in your freezer. This makes it easier to transfer them back and forth!
In the olden days, paraffin wax was added to this recipe to help thin the chocolate and give it a shiny coat. It's not frowned up to use this, but don't tell... I sometimes still use maybe a Tablespoon or two, just for good measure.

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