Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

Last updated: 2024/02/27 at 6:30 PM

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Ingredients:

1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional, for thinning the chocolate)

In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Contents

Mix everything together until well combined. The mixture should be thick and dough-like.

Scoop out small portions of the peanut butter mixture, about 1 tablespoon each.

Roll each portion into a ball using your hands.

Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should get around 24-30 balls depending on the size.

Once all the balls are formed, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening or coconut oil, if using.

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

Using a fork or a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.

Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place the coated ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Repeat this process until all the peanut butter balls are coated with chocolate.

Once all the balls are coated, return the baking sheet to the refrigerator to let the chocolate set. This usually takes about 1 hour.

Once the chocolate has set, your Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls are ready to be enjoyed!

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Enjoy these delicious homemade treats!

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