Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls combining creamy peanut butter, sweet powdered sugar, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect as a sweet treat or dessert, these bite-sized snacks are rich, indulgent, and great for parties or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smooth coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated and form a firm dough-like consistency.
- Shape the balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, form the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate: While the balls chill, melt the semisweet or milk chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Coat the balls: Remove the peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined tray.
- Chill and set: Place the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls back into the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve and store: Once set, serve immediately or store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Use coconut oil sparingly to achieve a smoother chocolate coating that hardens nicely.
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with digestive biscuit crumbs for a different flavor profile.
- For a nut-free version, consider using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Keeps well refrigerated; freezing is also an option for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
