Peanut Butter Balls

A delicious Peanut Butter Balls recipe that makes a great holiday treat for parties and gatherings! These easy peanut butter balls make for a fun homemade holiday treat for a memorable chocolate dessert or gift idea.

​​We are all about simple recipes for dinner and beyond here and this easy peanut butter balls candy recipe is one I think you will love because it is a no bake treat. Homemade candy like my Pecan pie bark, is a delicious treat for friends.

This recipe is one of our easy candy recipes you will want to bookmark for later.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These fun peanut butter balls covered with a chocolate coating make a delicious and fun candy idea.

This recipe requires only a few ingredients and just a little bit of prep time.

Perfect everyday snack for the whole family and sure to be a holiday favorite.

The result is a sweet and creamy homemade candy.

These are as good if not better (and cheaper!) than store-bought peanut butter cups.

It also makes a nice gift idea for friends. 

Ingredients For Peanut Butter Balls

peanut butter – use creamy peanut butter – natural peanut butter is sok too, but needs to. be stirred well first.
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
salt – sea salt works well too.
butter
oil
chocolate chips

Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed

• Small cookie scoop
• Microwave Safe bowl
• parchment paper
• Cake Pop Mold – the silicone mold will help you make perfect one inch balls. (these work better than milk chocolate chips)

How to Make Peanut Butter Balls

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter until smooth. Add the peanut butter, and mix well.

Step 2 – Add Additional Candy Ingredients

Add the vanilla, and slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing well between. The mixture will be crumbly.

Step 3 – Form Peanut Butter Balls

Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out 1 inch balls of the peanut butter mixture.

Roll this mixture into balls.

Step 4 – Freeze and Prepare Chocolate

Freeze the peanut butter balls for 1 hour.

Remove from the freezer, and add the chocolate chips and vegetable oil to a microwave safe bowl.

Heat on 30 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted.

Step 5 – Dip Peanut Butter Balls in Melted Chocolate

Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate, and let the excess drip off. If desired, drizzle any remaining chocolate over some of the balls.

Allow the peanut butter balls to chill for 2 hours, until the chocolate is set.

Place on a serving dish and enjoy!

Alternative Method – you an use round candy molds to make the peanut butter balls.

They are so much fun!

Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

• Be sure to use smooth peanut butter and not chunky peanut butter.
• You can freeze these overnight before coating in chocolate
• Don’t skip using a cake ball mold as they will make perfect 1 inch balls.

Recipe Variations, Notes and Substitutions

• You can add fun toppings to the balls before they set. Top with colored sprinkles, chopped nuts or crushed corn flakes for a fun variation. 
• You can warm chocolate using a double boiler if a microwave is not available. 
• You can also make these with white chocolate for a fun twist.

Serving, Storage & Leftover Suggestions

• Peanut butter halls will be fresh in the fridge for one week and 3 months in the fridge in an airtight container
• You can place these in mini paper cups for a gift idea.

Recipe FAQs

Can you freeze peanut butter balls?

Yes, you can freeze the syrup in sealed a freezer-safe container. 

How do I prevent my peanut butter balls from sticking to my hands?

Either lightly grease your hands with butter, or you can chill the peanut butter mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before rolling into balls

More Recipes for Chocolate Lovers

Almond Roca

Peanut Clusters

Coconut Balls Candies

Peanut Butter Eggs

No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Peanut Butter Buckeyes

We hope you enjoyed this chocolate peanut butter balls recipe. We love easy treats for the holidays!

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