Description
Irresistible no-bake peanut butter balls deliver creamy chocolate-covered bliss with minimal kitchen effort. Sweet morsels combine simple ingredients for a delightful treat you can quickly prepare and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (180 g / 6.3 oz) crushed graham crackers or crushed pretzels
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (270 g / 9.5 oz) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Thoroughly blend peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and homogeneous, integrating graham crackers or pretzels for added texture and complexity.
- Shaping Process: Craft uniform spherical portions approximately one inch in diameter, positioning them carefully on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance structural integrity.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil using gentle microwave technique, stirring intermittently to prevent burning. Expertly dip each chilled peanut butter sphere, ensuring complete and elegant chocolate coverage.
- Finishing Touch: Allow chocolate-enrobed treats to set on parchment paper, returning to refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until chocolate shell solidifies completely.
- Storage: Transfer finished confections to an airtight container, preserving within refrigerator to maintain optimal texture and flavor profile. Consume within one week for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
Soften Butter Perfectly: Let butter sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes to achieve ideal spreadability without melting completely.
Control Mixture Consistency: Add powdered sugar gradually to prevent a dry or overly sticky texture; mix thoroughly to create a smooth, moldable base.
Chocolate Dipping Technique: Use a fork or dipping tool to ensure even chocolate coating, tapping gently to remove excess and create a clean, professional finish.
Dietary Adaptation Options: Swap traditional ingredients for gluten-free graham crackers, use dark chocolate for a richer flavor, or substitute almond butter for a nut-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg