Description
These Peanut Butter Balls are a classic, no-bake treat perfect for parties or holiday gatherings. Creamy peanut butter is combined with buttery graham cracker crumbs and sugar, rolled into bite-sized balls, then coated in rich melted chocolate almond bark for a deliciously sweet and nutty indulgence.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Ball Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 1 to 2 (16 to 24-ounce) packages chocolate almond bark or candy coating
Instructions
- Mix the Peanut Butter Ball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, room temperature unsalted butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and salt. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix thoroughly until the mixture is firm and well combined, avoiding a mixer to keep the texture dense enough to hold together.
- Form the Balls: Roll about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into tight balls using your hands. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Once all are formed, refrigerate the tray for about 30 minutes to chill and firm up the balls.
- Melt the Chocolate: Following the package instructions, melt the chocolate almond bark or candy coating until smooth. Prepare to coat the peanut butter balls by using two forks to dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Tap off any excess chocolate before returning the coated ball to the parchment-lined sheet. Work in batches, keeping remaining balls refrigerated until ready to dip.
- Set and Store: Allow the chocolate coating to harden, then store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter helps the ingredients blend smoothly without becoming too light.
- Chilling the balls before coating helps prevent them from falling apart when dipped in chocolate.
- Work in small batches to keep the peanut butter balls firm while coating in chocolate.
- You can substitute chocolate almond bark with your favorite melting chocolate or candy melts.
- Store the peanut butter balls in a cool place to maintain their texture and freshness.
