3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls (Printable version)

Creamy peanut butter balls coated with chocolate for a quick, no-bake sweet treat that's perfect for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Mixture

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 2 cups powdered sugar

→ Coating

03 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until a smooth, thick dough forms.
02 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 30 minutes or until firm.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring between intervals until smooth.
05 - Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball two-thirds into the melted chocolate, leaving a small peanut butter area visible on top.
06 - Place the coated balls back on the baking sheet, remove toothpicks, and smooth any holes if desired.
07 - Refrigerate the chocolate-coated balls for 15 minutes until the chocolate sets. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy no-bake treat
  • Perfect for snacks and parties
02 -
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of salt or splash of vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture for extra flavor.
  • Dip balls using a toothpick to get the perfect buckeye look.
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