Description
These no-bake peanut butter balls with a chocolate drizzle are a quick and easy dessert, perfect for busy weeknights or as a family-friendly after-school snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (no-stir variety preferred)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1.5 cups powdered sugar, 0.5 cup softened unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes, forming a pliable dough.
- Roll the Balls: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into approximately 24 one-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls: Transfer the formed balls to the refrigerator and chill for 15-20 minutes until firm to the touch.
- Melt Chocolate: While the balls chill, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Remove the chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Using a spoon or small piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over each ball.
- Set Drizzle: Return the balls to the refrigerator for another 30-60 minutes until the chocolate is fully set and firm.
Notes
Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the wet chocolate for a sweet-salty contrast. Use dark chocolate chips for a richer, less sweet profile, or add a pinch of cinnamon to the peanut butter mixture for a warm spice note. For the quickest mix, use a stand mixer; microwave melting chocolate saves time and cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: easy dessert, no bake, peanut butter, chocolate, snack, family friendly, gluten-free, quick, sweet